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Biochemistry: A Short Course
Derived from the classic text originated by Lubert Stryer and continued by John Tymoczko and Jeremy Berg, A Short Course focuses on the major topics taught in a one-semester biochemistry course. With its brief chapters and relevant examples, this thoroughly updated new edition helps students see the connections between the biochemistry they are studying and their own lives.The focus of the 4th edition has been • Integrated Text and Media with the NEW SaplingPlusPaired for the first time with SaplingPlus, the most innovative digital solution for biochemistry students. Media-rich resources have been developed to support students’ ability to visualize and understand individual and complex biochemistry concepts. Built-in assessments and interactive tools help students keep on track with reading and become proficient problem solvers with the help and guidance of hints and targeted feedback—ensuring every problem counts as a true learning experience. • Tools and Resources for Active LearningA number of new features are designed to help instructors create a more active environment in the classroom. Tools and resources are provided within the text, SaplingPlus and instructor resources.• Extensive Problem-Solving ToolsA variety of end of chapter problems promote understanding of single concept and multi-concept problems. Built-in assessments help students keep on track with reading and become proficient problem solvers with the help and guidance of hints and targeted feedback—ensuring every problem counts as a true learning experience. Unique case studies and new Think/Pair/Share Problems help provide application and relevance, as well as a vehicle for active learning.
3846 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2009
About the author
John L. Tymoczko
52 books1 followerJohn L. Tymoczko was Towsley Professor of Biology Emeritus at Carleton College, where he taught from 1976 until his death in 2019. He taught a variety of courses, including Biochemistry, Biochemistry Laboratory, Oncogenes and the Molecular Biology of Cancer, and Exercise Biochemistry, and cotaught an introductory course, Energy Flow in Biological Systems. Professor Tymoczko received his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1970 and his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Chicago with Shutsung Liao at the Ben May Institute for Cancer Research. He then had a postdoctoral position with Hewson Swift of the Department of Biology at the University of Chicago. The focus of his research was on steroid receptors, ribonucleoprotein particles, and proteolytic processing enzymes.
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March 8, 2021A book that made me cry 💔
October 12, 2023
-500 stars. Better than my physics textbook but still terrible overall.
April 25, 2024
not that bad of a textbook i just hate biochem and i also had the world’s worst professor. to anyone prepping for the mcat @ umich don’t even take chem 351 just read this book because the class is literally the entire class
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March 6, 2025starting off the year with a traumatic book❤️
August 5, 2018
A superb book intended to encourage students to appreciate biochemistry in a broader sense, as a way to enrich their understanding of the world.
May 23, 2024
Ilus ja suur. Ma sain biokeemiaga niiiii hästi hakkama tänu sellele😁 vahepeal natuke keeruline sõnastus
October 1, 2017
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December 19, 2024I saw my book list from this year and thought, I read more than that! So I'm including my school books, just to remind myself of everything I read even if it wasn't for fun. 😆
March 12, 2013
It was a good resource for biochem class, but I hated having to read it!
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