BC141 : Chemistry of biomolecule I

Department

faculty of Medicine

Academic Program

Bachelor in Medicine and general surgery

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

BC120

Overview

This course:

  • Discuss the different lipid classes and their structures, functions, and structures.
  • Discuss the biomedical importance of enzymes, their catalytic activity, regulation, and their deficiency.
  • Discuss the importance and biological roles of vitamins and coenzymes.
  • Discuss plasma proteins and immunoglobulin.
  • Discuss nutrition and body fluids.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Understand the chemistry of lipids and their physiological importance.
  • Explain how enzymes increase biochemical reactions, and the role of coenzymes and cofactors.
  • Understand the chemistry, biosynthesis, and clinical importance of vitamins.
  • Understand the importance of nutrition and body fluids.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Practical
  • Discussion

Methods of assessments

Med Term Exam ------------------ 20%

Lab ----------------------- 10 %

Final Exam 70 %

WeeksSubjectHours
1 - 2CHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS OF PHYSIOLOGIC IMPORTANCE7
3 - 5VITAMINS AND COENZYMES27
6 - 9ENZYMES24
10 - 11Plasma proteins and immunoglobulin 12
12 - 14BODY FLUIDS AND NUTRITION17

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