Unit Code: BCH510

Unit Name: Biochemistry

Description: This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of structure and functions of biomolecules that make life possible and a description of the key components of the cell with their biochemical interactions in the body. The students will learn about the processes that allow energy to be harvested, converted, stored and released to drive biochemical reactions within cells. This course provides the background for professional studies in medicine and pharmacy.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the molecular and functional organization of a cell and its subcellular components. 2. Understand the components of nutrition and discuss the food sources, daily requirements of vitamins and their role in cellular metabolism. 3. Describe the chemistry and functions of biomolecules such as carbohydrates,amino acids and proteins. 4. dentify the structural features of nucleic acid and discuss their role in protein synthesis. 5. Describe the structural features and functions of proteins involved in oxygen transport. 6. Explain the nature, classification,functions and clinical significance of enzymes. 7. Discuss the general metabolic pathways of biomolecules in human body. 8. Explain the integration of metabolic processes and compare the metabolic rates of major organs in the body.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement (MER).

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2