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UQU Programs
Chemistry

Bioorganic Chemistry

CHM4407
Two hours English

Bioorganic Chemistry

Bioorganic Chemistry
CHM3405 Organic Spectroscopy
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction to carbohydrate chemistry (definition, importance, classification, and stereochemistry of monosaccharides)
2 Monosaccharides sources, structure, functions and physical properties
3 Monosaccharides synthesis and chemical reactions
4 The carbohydrate digestion and main process of carbohydrate metabolism
5 Introduction to proteins chemistry (definition, characterization, importance, sources, general structure, classification and denaturation)
6 Introduction to amino acid chemistry (definition, structure, importance, classifications, physical properties, synthesis and chemical reactions)
7 The protein digestion and Urea cycle
8 Introduction to nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic acids
9 DNA replication and RNA processing
10 The genetic code
11 Biosynthesis of proteins (five stages of protein synthesis)
12 Introduction to lipids chemistry (definition, characterization, importance, sources, general structure and classification)
13 Introduction to fatty acids chemistry (definition, classification, nomenclature of fatty acids, physical properties and chemical reactions)
14 The important class of derived lipids (glycerides)
15 The digestion of lipids and beta oxidation of fatty acids
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define the living cells organic biomolecules of living cells such as carbohydrate, nucleic acid, proteins and lipids.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion. Assignment.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Identify the sources, structure, classification and functions of different organic biomolecules of living cells.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion. Assignment.
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Understand the physical properties of living cells organic biomolecules.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion Assignment.
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Learn the chemical properties of living cells organic biomolecules.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion. Assignment.
1.5 Mapped to: K1

Demonstrate the metabolism pathways of living cells organic biomolecules.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion. Assignment.
1.6 Mapped to: K2

Summarize the protein synthesis.

Teaching Strategy Lectures. Scientific discussion. Library visits. Web-based study.
Assessment Methods Med Exam. Final Exam. Class discussion. Assignment.
2.1 Mapped to: S2&S3

Ability to work in a team to perform a specific task.(Extracurricular activities).

Teaching Strategy Extracurricular activities.
Assessment Methods Extracurricular activities.
3.1 Mapped to: V1&V2

Assignment activities.

Teaching Strategy Home work.
Assessment Methods Home work.
Assessment
Weight
Homeworks.
5%
Oral test or oral presentation.
5%
Extracurricular activities.
10%
Med term Exam.
30%
Final Exam.
50%
Total
100%