BIOC 2610

Biochem Lab Meth & Techn

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An introduction to fundamental techniques in Biochemistry through the exploration of the properties of essential biomolecules. This course is intended for students in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Immunology Programs.

Sections

Lecture, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Hyo-Sung Ro and Shawn Xiong. Winter 2027 is taught by Polvi E., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

8%Pre-labs (8)1% each
30%Long lab reports (4)7.5% each
20%Short lab reports (4)5% each
14%Mid-term testOptional; weight transfers to final exam if not written
28%Final examMandatory; 3 hours

Textbooks

  • BIOC2610 Biochemistry Laboratory Methods & Techniques Lab Manual, P. Briggs, H. MacKinnon, A. Rafiei, and S. Xiong
  • Biochemistry, 2nd Edition, R. L. Miesfeld and M. M. McEvoy (optional)
  • Essential Biochemistry, 5th Edition, C. W. Pratt and K. Cornley (optional)
  • Biochemical Calculations, I. H. Segel (optional)
  • Making Sense, Life Sciences: A Student’s Guide to Research and Writing, 3rd Edition, M. Northey and P. von Aderkas (optional)

Course rules

Attendance
Lab attendance is mandatory, and students must attend their registered section; there are no makeup labs.
Pre-labs
Submit individually on Brightspace before 2 p.m. on the day of your lab section; extensions do not apply.
Extensions
Students have three 24-hour extensions for post-lab reports, which may be combined; other late work receives zero.
Midterm
The test is optional; if skipped or missed, its 14% transfers to the final exam.
Final exam
The final exam is mandatory and held in person during the scheduled exam period.
AI use
AI tools may support learning, but AI-generated assessment submissions are prohibited and treated as plagiarism.
Absences
Email both instructors before an absence; short absences require an SDA form within 48 hours.

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