Delivered at:: Joint Department of Organic Chemistry with the RAS Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 3 year, 1, 2 module

Instructor

Chetyrkina, Margarita R.

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The content of the discipline "Biochemistry" is based on the knowledge of the molecular foundations of human life processes on the basis of an English-language online course "Principles of Biochemistry" (Harvard University), Principles of Biochemistry integrates an introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to cellular function. Topics addressing protein function will include enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks, and the manipulation of enzymes and pathways with mutations or drugs. An exploration of simple cells (red blood cells) to more complex tissues (muscle and liver) will be used as a framework to discuss the progression in metabolic complexity. Learners will also develop problem solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences.

Learning Objectives

The objectives of the discipline "Biochemistry" are to acquire basic knowledge about the structure and properties of chemical compounds that make up living organisms, the formation of ideas about the mechanisms and patterns of biochemical processes, their internal regulation and change under external influence.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of biochemistry and cytology
Demonstrates knowledge of dynamic biochemistry. Can reproduce the mechanisms of basic enzymatic reactions
Demonstrates knowledge of statistical biochemistry. Able to reconstruct the primary structure of proteins based on the results of their degradation under the action of various reagents
Demonstrates knowledge of the regulation of biochemical processes. Demonstrates ability to see connections between biochemical processes

Course Contents

Unit 1: Introduction to Biochemistry,
Unit 2: Structural Biochemistry, Incomplete section
Unit 3: Cellular
Unit 4: Tissue-Specific Metabolism,
Unit 5: Synthesis and Degradation of Biomolecules,

Assessment Elements

Unit 2: End of Unit Assessment
Unit 3: End of Unit Assessment
Unit 4: End of Unit Assessment
Unit 5: End of Unit Assessment
Team project
Final exam
Quiz at each class

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.3 * Final exam + 0.3 * Final exam + 0.2 * Quiz at each class + 0.2 * Quiz at each class + 0.3 * Team project + 0.3 * Team project + 0.05 * Unit 2: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 2: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 3: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 3: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 4: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 4: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 5: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 5: End of Unit Assessment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Bell, J. E. (2018). Spectroscopy In Biochemistry : Volume I. Boca Raton: CRC Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1808444
Biochemistry, , 2019
Наглядная биохимия, Кольман, Я., 2019

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Lehninger principles of biochemistry, Nelson, D. L., 2017

Bachelor’s Programme 'Chemistry'

Contacts

Biochemistry