Reflecting back on the course, what are three major themes you would identify that connect the various topics discussed in this course – how are they connected to more than one topic, and how do they connect with what you knew before this course? What knowledge have you gained with regards to these three themes you have identified?

     Reflecting back on the course, the three major themes that I identified with were the following:
1. Molecular Structure
2. Function
3. Pathways


      The importance of these themes are observed in how our body operates on a daily basis.  Molecular structure is important in determining its many chemical properties.  Throughout the course proteins/enzymes were essentials in key topics of biochemistry.  Understanding these structures provided us with an understanding of how these molecules are organized in our body.  Function is another theme that is closely related to structure.  The functions of these molecules are essential in providing the mechanism in which our biological body operates.  Key examples are enzymes which are catalysis in many biological reaction.  Without these enzymes, our biological reaction would take too long to react or would not react at all.  Lastly, pathways are important in directing actions of our biological molecules.  Glycolysis, critic acid cycle, and electron transport/oxidative phosphorylation are a prime examples of important pathways that are required for energy production.

     These themes were well connected well many courses I have taken.  Many of the courses would contributed these themes from their own perspective.  Biochemistry brought out more of in-depth analysis of topics like protein, metabolism, and many more.  I gained a clearer understanding of the many topics of biology by understanding these three themes during the course.