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UQU Programs
Laboratory Medicine

Basic Biochemistry

LAB1301
3 hours English

Basic Biochemistry

Basic Biochemistry
CHM1000 General Chemistry for Allied Health Professions
3 hours No requisites
1 Carbohydrates / Introduction to carbohydrates / Classification of monosaccharides / Common monosaccharides / Monosaccharides reactions and derivatives / Common Disscaride / Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides / Carbohydrate metabolism
2 Lipids / Introduction to lipids / Classification of lipids / Fatty acids structure and properties / Reactions of fatty acids / Glyceride and non-glyceride lipids / Bio-membranes / Lipids metabolism
3 Proteins and amino acids / Introduction to proteins and amino acids / Biological importance of proteins / Amino acids classification, properties, and reactions / Important peptides / Protein structure and classifications / Protein metabolism
4 Nucleic acids / Nucleotides structure and function / DNA Structure and chemical proprieties / RNA structure and chemical proprieties / Nucleic acids metabolism
5 Enzyme / Introduction to enzymology / Enzymes mechanism of action / Factors affecting enzyme activity / Enzyme activity regulations / Enzyme inhibition
6 Hormones / Introduction to enzymology / Hormones classification and types / Factors Hormones activity and secretion / Hormones regulations
7 Vitamins & Minerals / Classification / Functions and metabolism / Vitamins/minerals deficiency and associated disorders
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Identify the chemical structure, classification, properties and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids as well as their primary structural units

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Lecture
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe the isomerism and biological functions of some individual sugars, fatty acids and amino acids.

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Lecture
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Recall the various vitamins and minerals, and their sources, absorption, transport, and function.

Teaching Strategy Lecture
Assessment Methods Lecture
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Understand the biochemical regulation process of controlling biochemical compounds.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning. Class activity. Practical sessions.
Assessment Methods Midterm exam. Final Exam. Class activity. Practical exam and lab report.
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Apply scientific knowledge of various biochemical phenomena in the body to utilize the information in understanding the biochemical signaling pathway, metabolism, and clinical application of disease diagnosis.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning. Practical sessions.
Assessment Methods Midterm exam. Final Exam. Assignments Practical exam and lab report.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Exhibit independence and a positive attitude while working collaboratively with peers during group tasks.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning. Assignments. Class activity.
Assessment Methods Class activity rubrics
Assessment
Weight
Mid-Term Exam
25%
Activity (infographic and prestation)
15%
Final Practical Exam
15%
Final Theoretical Exam
45%
Total
100%