CH451 : Biochemistry

Department

Department of Chemistry

Academic Program

Bachelor in Chemistry

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

CH332

Overview

1) Discuss the structure, properties and reactions of proteins and amino acids.2) Understand the classification of enzyme, mechanism and kinetics of enzymecatalyzed reaction.3)Understand the concept of vitamins and co-enzymes

Intended learning outcomes

أ‌. المعرفة والفهم (Knowledge & understand)

أ.1

Ability to explain the structure and metabolism of proteins and amino acids

أ.2

Explain the major classes of enzyme and their functions in the cell

أ.3

Learn the structure and function of the vitamins

ب‌. المهارات الذهنية (Mental skills)

ب.1

Interpret molecular structure and interactions present in amino acids and proteins

ب.2

know Enzyme Commission nomenclature and important representatives of each class of enzymes

ب.3

Explores the role of vitamins and minerals in maintaining cellular health through biochemical and physiological mechanisms.

ت‌. المهارات العملية والمهنية (Practical & professional skills)

ج.1

Ability to distinguish between proteins and amino acids based on their structure and function

ج.2

Ability to explain the activity of enzymes and their mode of action

ج.3

Ability to describe the biological importance of vitamins

ث‌. المهارات العامة والمنقولة (Generic and transferable skills)

د.1

Communicate ideas and arguments effectively

د.2

Manage time and resources effectively and set priorities

د.3

Writing a assignment : This will be important for any career in research

Teaching and learning methods

· Lecturers.

· Homework assignments.

· Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory).

· Handout of lecture notes for each topic.

Methods of assessments

رقم التقييم

أساليب التقييم

مدة التقييم

وزن التقييم

النسبة المئوية

تاريخ التقييم (الأسبوع)

ملاحظات

التقييم الأول

First exam

ساعتين

20

20%

الأسبوع6

-

التقييم الثاني

Assignments

ساعتين

10

10%

-

-

التقييم الثالت

Second exam

ساعتين

20

10%

الأسبوع 11

-

التقييم النهائي

Final written exam

ساعات4

50

50%

الأسبوع 18

المجموع

100 درجة

100%

-

-

1. محتوى المقرر (Course contents)

الموضوع العلمي

عدد الساعات

محاضرة

معمل

تمارين

مناقشة

مذاكرة مستقلة

عدد الاسابيع

Proteins and Amino acids:

Natural composition and classes proteins structural organization and functional diversity of proteins

Digestion and absorption of protein in the gastro-intestinal tract, Amino acids: their chemical properties and general metabolism, Biological important compounds amino acids origin inborn error of amino acids metabolism

10

5

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5

5

Enzymes: Nature, Mechanisms of action, Elementary kinetics and classification. Regulation of enzymes catalyzed reactions, Enzyme inhibition and its pharmacological applications. Isoenzymes and their association with diseased states.

10

5

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5

5

Vitamins and Coenzymes: Classification, function and deficiency states, Coenzymes and their biochemical function

8

4

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4

4

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General Physics І (Electricity ) (PH110)
General Chemistry 1 (CH101)
Mathematics 1 (MA100)
English Language 1 (EL101)
Principles of Atmospheric Science (AT112)
General Physics 2 (PH112)
General chemistry 2 (CH102)
General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (CH103)
Calculus and Analysis principle 2 (MA102)
Organic chemistry I (CH231)
Thermodynamics and Gases (CH241)
Ordinary Differential Equations (MA201)
Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry (CH221)
Analytical Chemistry(I) (CH211)
Practical Analytical Chemistry (CH213)
Methods for preparing inorganic compounds I (practical) (CH223)
Organic chemistry II (CH232)
Practical Analytical Chemistry, (CH214)
Thermodynamics and solutions (CH242)
Chemistry of Main Group Elements (CH222)
Analytical Chemistry(II) (CH212)
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Organic chemistry Practical (CH031)
Industrial Chemistry (CH461)
Electrochemistry (CH341)
Thermodynamics and Solutions Lab (CH243)
Analytical Chemistry(III) (CH311)
Fundamentals of transition elements (CH321)
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Transition elements chemistry studies (CH322)
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Quantum chemistry (CH342)
Electrochemistry Lab (CH345)
Biochemistry lab I (CH453)
Molecular Spectroscopy (CH343)
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Practical Analytical Chemistry(V), (CH414)
Organometallic Chemistry (CH421)
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