Biochemistry I (2 hrs Lecture+1 hr Practical)

Description

This course offers an overview of the chemistry of biomolecules, with emphasis on structure, stereochemistry, properties, and cellular and body distribution of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids within the context of their biological function. Structural aberrations and/or modifications leading to disease conditions or therapeutic utility are also discussed. A series of practical exercises are used to provide the student with a hands-on approach to reinforce learning of the properties of the compound classes studied.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

• 1.1	Describe the Structure and stereochemistry of cellular biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and water and fat soluble vitamins.
  1.2	Discuss the function of enzymes as biologic catalysts.
  1.3	Summarize water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
  1.4	Correlate the structural aberrations or modifications of cellular biomolecules with disease conditions as well as therapeutic utility.
  2.1	Classify carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids on the basis of their structure.
  2.2	Compare between different factors affecting enzyme kinetics as well as enzyme inhibitors.
  2.3	Contribute to planning and conducting research studies using appropriate methodologies.
  2.4	Perform experiments to identify the properties of the compound classes studied.
  3.1	Gather and integrate information relevant to the applications of biochemistry.
  4.1	Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills.
  4.2	Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team.
  4.3	Use new technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills.
  4.4	Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.