BCHM 317/319 - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Fall/Winter Year 3 4-5 hours/week 6 units Available On-Campus Course Application of separation and analysis techniques to the study of proteins, metabolism and molecular biology. Attendance required in both terms. Enrolment is limited because of laboratory constraints and selection will be based on academic standing. Prerequisites Registration in a BCHM Plan. Corequisite: BCHM 315/3.0 and BCHM 316/3.0. Exclusions No more than 6.0 units from BCHM 317/6.0; BCHM 319/3.0 Equivalency: BCHM 319/3.0 Method of Delivery Laboratory experiments Learning Outcomes After completing the course, students will: be proficient in using a variety of equipment used in biochemical studies gain proficiency in working with samples on a microliter and microgram scale be able to present, analyze and interpret a variety of experimental biochemical data in an appropriate manner be able to present of experimental results in the form of written laboratory reports Time Commitment 4 lab hours per week Textbooks and Materials Lab manual is provided Grading Method Queen’s Official Grade Conversion Scale Grade Numerical Course Average (Range) A+ 90-100 A 85-89 A- 80-84 B+ 77-79 B 73-76 B- 70-72 C+ 67-69 C 63-66 C- 60-62 D+ 57-59 D 53-56 D- 50-52 F 49 and below