Biochemistry

ENBE600036

Prerequisites

–

Course Type

Compulsory

Credit Hours

3

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the relationship between structure and chemical compounds in living organisms.
  • Explain the functions, synthesis processes, and metabolism of chemical compounds in living organisms.

Course Content / Syllabus

  • Introduction to Cells and Tissues

    • Overview of cell structure and functions
    • Types and roles of tissues in organisms
  • Membranes and Organelles

    • Structure and function of cell membranes
    • Roles of cellular organelles in maintaining cell function
  • The Role of DNA and Protein

    • DNA as genetic material
    • Proteins as functional and structural molecules
  • Energy in Cells

    • Cellular energy sources (ATP and other molecules)
    • Role of energy in cellular processes
  • Nucleic Acids

    • Structure and function of nucleic acids
    • Roles of DNA and RNA in information storage and transfer
  • Structure and Replication of DNA and RNA

    • DNA double helix and RNA structure
    • Mechanisms of DNA replication and RNA synthesis
  • Transcription and Translation

    • Transcription of DNA into RNA
    • Translation of RNA into proteins
  • Amino Acids

    • Structure and properties of amino acids
    • Role in protein synthesis
  • Synthesis and Structure of Proteins

    • Process of protein biosynthesis
    • Protein folding and structural organization
  • Enzymes

    • Enzyme structure and function
    • Role in catalyzing biochemical reactions
  • Metabolism

    • Overview of metabolic pathways
    • Catabolism and anabolism processes

Recommended References

  1. Albert Lehninger, David L. Nelson, & Michael M. Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry & eBook, June 15, 2008.
  2. Christopher K. Mathews, Kensal E. van Holde, & Kevin G. Ahern, Biochemistry (3rd Edition), December 10, 1999.
  3. Bruckner, Monica Z., Basic Cellular Staining. SERC, carleton.edu.Aryulina, D., Manaf, S., Muslim, C., & Winarni, E. W., BIOLOGI 3. Jakarta: Esis, 2007.
  4. Binur Robi, Teknologi RNA Interference, 2011.
  5. Campbell, Reece, Biology. Sansome Street, San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2009.