Rabih Abou Farraj

ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Biochemistry Dept
Directory

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function; enzymes; lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids; bioenergetics and the catabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261 or 164, or SCI 100.

LECTURE A3 (58077)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 09:00 - 09:50



BIOCH 330 - Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the biochemistry of nucleic acids. It covers: the structure and properties of nucleotides and nucleic acids; DNA-based information technologies; genes and chromosome structure; molecular mechanisms in DNA replication, repair, and recombination; RNA metabolism; protein synthesis and targeting; the regulation of gene expression. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200, CHEM 102 (or SCI 100), and CHEM 263, with a minimum GPA of 2.70 for these three courses. In the case of over-subscription, preference will be given to students enrolled in programs with a requirement for this course.

LECTURE A1 (58078)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50



BIOCH 401A - Biochemistry Laboratory

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-8)

Laboratory course in modern biochemical techniques. Designed for Biochemistry Honors and Specialization students in their third or fourth year. Other interested students may enrol subject to space limitations. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330 with a minimum grade of B-, and consent of Department.

LAB C1 (55552)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MW 14:00 - 17:50

LAB C2 (55553)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 14:00 - 17:50

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function; enzymes; lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids; bioenergetics and the catabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261 or 164, or SCI 100.

LECTURE B3 (87515)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 09:00 - 09:50



BIOCH 330 - Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the biochemistry of nucleic acids. It covers: the structure and properties of nucleotides and nucleic acids; DNA-based information technologies; genes and chromosome structure; molecular mechanisms in DNA replication, repair, and recombination; RNA metabolism; protein synthesis and targeting; the regulation of gene expression. Prerequisites: BIOCH 200, CHEM 102 (or SCI 100), and CHEM 263, with a minimum GPA of 2.70 for these three courses. In the case of over-subscription, preference will be given to students enrolled in programs with a requirement for this course.

LECTURE B1 (82167)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 11:00 - 12:20



BIOCH 401B - Biochemistry Laboratory

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-8)

Laboratory course in modern biochemical techniques. Designed for Biochemistry Honors and Specialization students in their third or fourth year. Other interested students may enrol subject to space limitations. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 and 330 with a minimum grade of B-, and consent of Department.

LAB C1 (85645)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MW 14:00 - 17:50

LAB C2 (85646)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 14:00 - 17:50