Speakers

Prof. JoAnne Stubbe, PhD

Summary

Biological Chemistry I • MIT Undergraduate class 5.07SC | Fall 2013

Need a deep dive refresher on biochem? Of course we do! MIT’s free online course, Biological Chemistry I, available through MIT OpenCourseWare, offers a comprehensive exploration of the chemical and physical properties of cells and their building blocks. This course is particularly valuable for professional nutrition practitioners and clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of biochemical processes. Here’s what you’ll learn:

Basic Biochemistry

• • Structures of proteins and principles of catalysis
  • Chemistry of organic/inorganic cofactors required for cellular transformations

Production of Energy in the Cell

• • Central metabolic pathways including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis/degradation, the pentose phosphate pathway, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation

Using Energy to Make Macromolecules

• • Synthesis and regulation of macromolecules under different environmental conditions

The course, taught by Professors John Essigmann and JoAnne Stubbe, is structured through lectures and recitations, focusing on the structures of proteins, principles of catalysis, and the essential metabolic pathways. The learning outcomes include gaining an understanding of the chemical players of life, their structures and functions, and the regulation and integration of metabolic pathways under various environmental conditions.

This course offers a comprehensive and engaging learning experience with video lectures, lecture notes, problem sets with solutions, and insights from esteemed MIT professors. While this resource is a bit dated (2013), it still contains amazingly relevant information regarding foundational concepts. Access this valuable resource for free, including the syllabus, lecture videos, lecture notes, problem-solving videos, and Instructor Insights, downloadable on MIT OpenCourseWare.

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