The final grade in Chemistry 301: Introduction to Biochemistry is based on the grades achieved in two assignment and two examinations. The table below summarizes these evaluation mechanisms and their weight.

Assignment 1   20%
Midterm Examination   25%
Assignment 2   20%
Final Examination   35%
Total 100%

The assignments consist partly of problems and partly of an analysis of one or more biochemical research papers. Detailed instructions are given in the Assignment Manual.

The examinations consist of short-answer questions. Students must achieve 50 per cent on each assignment and examination in order to pass the course.