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Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life. ----Linus Pauling
fall 2008
Do you need to review any chemistry? Try out these jokes. Two atoms bump into each other. One says, "I think I lost an electron!" The other asks, "Are you sure?" to which the first replies, "I'm positive." Next... A neutron walks into a bar; he asks the bartender, "How much for a beer?" The bartender looks at him and says, "For you, no charge." more please... "Remember, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate!" Q: What do chemists call a benzene ring with iron atoms replacing the carbon atoms?A: A ferrous wheel: Fe - Fe
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Fe Fe
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Fe - Fe
Whether or not you appreciate the jokes, if you don't understand them, start reviewing! (The last two are from http://jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/jokes/chemistryjokes.html) And for the really advanced student: Heisenberg is out for a drive when he's stopped by a traffic cop. The cop says, "Do you know how fast you were going?" Heisenberg says "No, but I know where I am."
Biochemistry is a subject that requires a strong background in biology and at least some knowledge of basic chemistry. If you are considering enrolling in BIOL-140, I recommend that you review information on basic structure and function of the eukaryotic cell. You can find that information in many Anatomy and Physiology texts, or in a General Biology text. You may find some of the resources I have linked helpful for review. Please go to the Review as Preview page (button is above).
Textbook currently being used: General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry by H. Stephen Stoker
Check out this online glossary of chemical terms!
It is on your syllabus, it is highly recommended, yet so few follow through: buy some colored pencils for this class! It will make your life much easier when we are graphing enzyme kinetics. |
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