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February 14, 1969
An inspection of the Biochemistry Program shows a maximum of four
faculty members being added during the next two years. The analysis has been
based on general average figures of operating expenses and salary expenses in
the Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry. It is difficult to
determine exactly theneeds, as part of the overhead costs do not increase
proportionately to faculty, but there would be some special equipment cost in
initiating new laboratories. I have accordingly taken the ratio which
corresponds to current figures in Biological Sciences and Chemistry. On this
basis, the following analysis is probably indicative.
Salaries: Four faculty members, $55,000
Operating Expense: $90,000
Total: $145,000 annual rate
The projected budget requirement for the next three years will
probably be as follows:
Year
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Annual Rate
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Budget Year Commitment
1969-70 ?
$55,000
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$40,000
1970-71 ?
. $145,000
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$100,000
1971-72
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$160,000
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$160,000
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The adjustment on the 1971-72 estimates is based-upon probable
increases in salary commitments for the same category of academic and supporting
members of staff.
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Proposal for the Development of the
Biochemistry Programme
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At the January 27 meeting of the Biochemistry Committee
the undergraduate Biochemistry Programme was discussed.
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The
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conclusions were as follows:
The Programme fulfills a demand that arises from two
principal sources;
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Recent advances in Biochemistry have received
wide publicity and have resulted in Nobel Prizes for
several Biochemists.
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This has stimulated many young people
to study Biochemistry. ?
Moreover, the subjedtis now suf-
ficiently developed to appeal to those who demand the
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scientific rigor formerly associated with pure chemistry
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and physics. ?
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(2)
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The Biochemistry Programme is used by many
students as a prelude to studies in medicine and related
disciplines. ?
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However,
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Research in life sciences for example the
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study of the metabolism of narcotic drugs and the possibility
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of synthesis of new biologically active compounds, and the
resolution of problems of atmospheric pollution
which
are
in fact biological-chemical
problems, demand to a greater
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extent than ever well trained
Biochemists.
Besides
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catering to a
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demand,
the Biochemistry Programme
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must help graduands fulfill their chosen role in society.
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The Committee visualized four main roles for graduands.
They may:
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Proceed to further studies and a career in
BiOchemical research.
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Study medicine and related fields.
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Study educational techniques and teach.
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Become skilled technicians for employment in
various biological and chemical establishments.
The present Biochemistry Programme was reviewed in
the light of the above factors.
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It consists of a core
programme of 89 prescribed hours:
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32 hrs. in Biology,
39 hrs. in Chemistry, 12 hrs. in Mathematics, and 6 hrs.
in Physics; plus 31 hrs.of electives, seven of which
must be in. Science.
The Committee agreed that, as 75% of the programme
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presently prescribed, alterations to the programme should
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not increase the prescription.
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The alterations should,
if possible, provide more variety and allow the student
more choice. ?
With these principles accepted there are two
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means of altering the programme;
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substitution of a new
course for a prescribed one, or (2) no longer requiring
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one or more courses of the core programme..
The present core prograrme is made up of selected
courses from the Biology and Chemistry Programmes. FeW,
if any, courses have been designed specifically for the
Biochemist. The Committee strongly feels that the present
demand for the programme merits consideration of amend-
ment of this policy.
Changes presently contemplated would require two new
courses to be given by the Biology Department. One of
these at the 200 level would combine parts of Biology 201
(Cell Biology and Biochemistry), 202 (Genetics), and 203
(Developmental Biology); the second at the 300 level would
contain parts of Biology 201 (Cell Biology and Biochemistry),
402 (Physiological Genetics), and 406 (Microbiology).
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Similarly in Chemistry the requirement for Chem 231
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(Inorganic Chemistry) would be eliminated; Chem 252 Organic
Chemistry II) would be replaced by a new course dealing
with the organic chemistry of molecules of biological in-
terest (Chem 20X); and Chem 356 (Organic Chemistry Lab-
oratory II) would be replaced by a Chem XXX (Laboratory).
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At present two c
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ourses in Biochemistry are being of-
fered: Biology 301 and Chemistry 421. The Committee pro-
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poses that Biolchemistry students be required to take
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Biol. 301, which
deals largely with pathways of inter-
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mediary metabolism.
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Intermediary Metabolism could than be
dropped from Chem 421 and more emphasis placed on the
mechanisms of enzyme action as indicated by recent eluci-
dation of enzyme
structure.
Finally, the
requirement for Chem 261 (Physical Chemistry
I) would be eliminated
and Chem 422 (Physical Biochemistry)
amended to fill, the necessary background.
The revised core programme would be:
Bioscience
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101-4
Introduction to Biology
102-4
Introduction to Biology
20X-3
A new course.
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301-3
Biochemistry
302-3
A new course.
305-3
Animal Physiology,
315-3
Plant Physiology
401-3
Chemistry
428-3
Experimental Techniques
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Total 29 hrs.
Chemistry
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102-3
General Chemisty II
103-3
Bonding, Structure and Steriocheristry
116-2
General Chemistry Laboratory
117-2
Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory
251
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256-2 organic Chemistry Laboratory I
20X-3 Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules
421-3 Altered course.
422-3 Physical Biochemistry
426-2 Biochemistry Laboratory I
427-2 Biochemistry Laboratory II
457-3 Modern Laboratory Techniques in Organic
Chem.stry
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Mathematics
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9 hrs.
Physics ?
:100-3 or 101-3 General Physics I
102-3 General Physics II
Total 6 hrs.
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*Elimination of Chem 261 will reduce Math requirement.
The proposed core programme would allow 45 hrs. of
electives. The Committee will suggest new courses to give
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to diversify their interests, presently one suggestion has
been made; a course in Biopolymers (Dean Funt?).
Introduction of the core programme would require little
additional expense. Probably the changes could be made with
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one or at the most two new faculty members in each
of the
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Biology and Chemistry Departments.
However, the ultimate success of
the programme
depends
upon an expansion of present facilities
in several
ways:
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provision of modern research
equipment.
(2)
provision of adequate space and equipment for
research and teaching
(3)
recruitment of specialists to faculty.
These --re
quirements.
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are interrelated. The University -
presently lacks several pieces of major equipment basic
to modern biochemical research such as an analytical ultra-
centrifuge, an amino acid analyzer, or a counter current
distribution apparatus. Without such equipment and with-
out adequate space for research and teaching, it will be
difficult, if not impossible, to attract to the faculty,
people presently active in Biochemical Research. And only
by attracting, men of repute and men with potential can the
University establish its reputation in the field of Bio-
chemistry. it will therefore be advisable to' allocate
some areas in Phase 3 for a nucleus of biochemical research
and to budget for additional staff and equipment for this
purpose. Phase, 4 of
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the building plans should then provide
for further extension of this nucleus.
