Introduction to Biochemistry

Department Center for Medical and Allied Health Sciences (CMAHS)

Course Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Degree programme
Faculty Qualification Study mode
level
CMAHS 2ND Year Stationary
Year and semester Year: II; Semester: I
Course coordinator Prof. Susan Velasco
Course objectives
As a natural science, biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that drive biological
systems, because the field of biochemistry continually evolving and touches many areas of cell
biology. This course also includes an elementary introduction to the study of molecular biology. The
student can determine the biochemical composition of the body. They will know about the structure of
proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. They can determine the enzymatic activity. He knows
metabolic processes in cells. The student uses the acquired knowledge in practical classes and training.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry.
Knowledge:
a) has a structured knowledge of organic chemistry,
b) knows what is the application biochemistry,
c) has knowledge of the basics general biochemistry.
 Aminoacids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, fatty acids and their conversion.
Structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates, the reactions of the Krebs cycle.

Skills:
a) has the ability to identify the source of knowledge - identifying learned discipline,
b) has the ability to associate facts from various subjects of study,
c) can benefit from the knowledge contained in the accounting exercises
d) can acquire a sound understanding of their discipline foundational concepts.

Social competences:
a) is aware of the development of different scientific disciplines,
b) is aware of their knowledge and skills as well as its deficiencies - understands the
need for learning throughout life
c) boost collaboration, manage clinical trials, share files and document securely.
 Knowledge:
a) known the reactions of smaller molecules and ions to the cell.
Learning outcomes b) has the knowledge of the example amino acids that/which are used to synthesized
proteins.
c) knows the issues relating to the medicine, nutrition and agriculture.

Skills:
a) has the ability to biochemical analysis of the basic forms of chemical reactions.
b) can find information related to the issues of biochemistry.
c) can synthesize news, knows the methodology of research used in biochemistry,
knows the development of statistical methods and research results and knows how to
interpret it and draw conclusions.

Final course output - social competences

a) knows the biochemical function of one's own body, its efficiency,
b) can work with other partners during writing reports,
c) can work in a group,
d) is convinced of the precision and conciousness role during the development analysis
and conclusions on the research which need professionalization in future work.
Course organisation –learning format and number of hours
Lecture - 10 hours
Laboratory exercises - 20 hours
Course description
A. Topics of the lectures
Course contents Number of
hours
W1 – Biochemistry as evolving science. 2
W2 – Characteristics of the basic category of organic compounds 2
W3 – Enzymes: basic concepts and kinetics 2
W4 – Cell Metabolism: photosynthesis; glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and oxidative 2
phosphorylation; metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, proteins

W5 – Response to changes in environmental conditions 2

Total hours 10
 B. Topics of laboratory exercises

Course contents Number of hours

carbohydrates 4
amino acids 2
proteins 4
I test 2
enzymes 2
lipids 2
nucleic acids 2
II test 2
Total hours 20
Methods of instruction Lecture and multimedia presentation

Requirements and Methods of assessment: a) Exam

assessments b) The laboratory exercises - credit with grade

Forms of assessment:
1. Exam: test
2. The laboratory exercises: written tests on selected issues.
Evaluation will be based on partial assessments.

Grading system
 The effect of education Methods of assessment of the achievement of Methods and didactic tools
the planned effect

Knowledge Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises

a) known the reactions of smaller the exercises, reports.
molecules and ions to the cell.
Summary evaluation: written test, test
examination

Knowledge Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises

b.)as the knowledge of the the exercises, reports.
example amino acids that/which are Summary valuation: written test, test
used to synthesized proteins. examination
Knowledge
c.) knows the issues relating to
the medicine, nutrition and
agriculture.
Skills
a.) has the ability to biochemical
analysis of the basic forms of
chemical reactions.
Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises
the exercises, reports.
Summary evaluation: written test, test
examination
Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises
the exercises.
Summary evaluation: test examination
 Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises
B.) can find information related to the exercises, reports.
the issues of biochemistry.

Summary evaluation: written test

c.) can synthesize news, knows Forming evaluation: active participation in Lectures, laboratory exercises
the methodology of research the exercises, reports.
used in biochemistry, knows
the development of statistical
methods and research results
and knows how to interpret it Summary evaluation: written test, test
and draw conclusions. examination
Course Schedule

Week Topics Assignments/Exams Weekly Sections Date/Time TBD

Lecture 1 – LIVE-STREAMING
1 (5:30-7:30 pm EST: Place TBD)
Introduction; Water; Thermodynamics;
Lecture 1
2 Lecture 2 Amino Acids; Proteins Review
GRAD SECTION

Lecture 3 Lecture 2
3 Protein methodology; Review;
Hemoglobin/myoglobin GRAD SECTION

4 Lecture 4 – (5:30-7:30 pm EST: Place TBD) Enzymes and Kinetics Problem set 1 Posted Lecture 3 Review

Lecture 5 – (5:30-7:30 pm EST: Place TBD) Nucleotides; Carbohydrates; Lecture 4

5 Review
GRAD SECTION

6 Lecture 6 Lipids, Membranes Problem set 1 Due Lecture 5 Review

MIDTERM 1
Lectures 1-5
7 EXAM REVIEWS
5:30-7:30 pm EST
Room TBD
Lecture 9
Amino Acid metabolism; Nucleotide metabolism
9 Problem set 2 Due Lecture 8 Review

MIDTERM 2
Lectures 6-8
10 EXAM REVIEWS
5:30-7:30 pm EST
Room TBD