Bachelor
2024/2025
Biochemistry
Type:
Compulsory course (Chemistry)
Area of studies:
Chemistry
Delivered by:
Faculty of Chemistry
Where:
Faculty of Chemistry
When:
3 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
50
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Margarita R. Chetyrkina
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Course 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 5: End of Unit Assessment
- Team project
- Final exam
- Unit 4: End of Unit Assessment
- Quiz at each class
- Unit 2: End of Unit Assessment
- Unit 3: End of Unit Assessment
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 2nd module0.3 * Final exam + 0.2 * Quiz at each class + 0.3 * Team project + 0.05 * Unit 2: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 3: End of Unit Assessment + 0.05 * Unit 4: 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