Biochemistry (BS2223)

This course covers the structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems.

CLO: 1. Comprehend the fundamentals of Biochemistry [C1-Understand]
CLO: 2. Characterize various biochemical molecules, based on their structural and chemical properties. [C2-Understand]
CLO: 3. Demonstrate the basic understanding of metabolic pathways. [C3-Apply]

1 Introduction to the course and course objectives Revision: organic chemistry
2 cellular and chemical basis of biochemistry
3 Structure and function of water
4 Carbohydrates
5 Lipids
6 Nucleic acids
7 Proteins
8 Revision and Presentations
9 Mid Term
10 Biosignaling
11 Principles of metabolic regulation
12 Respiration Glycolysis+ Kreb Cycle
13 Electron Transport chain
14 Photosynthesis Light and Dark Reaction
15 Differences in C3 and C4 Plants