Biochemistry

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Carbohydrate & lipids: structure, properties and functions (6 hours) Amino acids, peptides and proteins (6 hours) Case studies of proteins: structure-function relationship (6 hours) Basic principles of enzymology: enzyme kinetics and mechanism (6 hours) Bioenergetics: glycolysis, TCA cycle, beta-oxidation and OXPHOS (15 hours)

目标

The aims of this subject are for students to acquire a basic understanding of common biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and enzymes; and to appreciate the importance of their unique structure and biochemical reactions involved.

先修要求

General Chemistry I, General Biology Co-requisite Nil Exclusion Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry (The subject “Biochemistry” and “Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry” are mutually exclusive of the other)

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures are designed to provide students with the basic concepts of structure- function relationship of common biomolecules and the principles of metabolism and enzymology. To enhance their learning and knowledge, problem-based -- 1 of 3 -- learning approach will be adopted. Students will be given assignments in some topics for further exploration in depth to gain thorough understanding. Tutorial classes and Blackboard platform will be used to gauge their learning and performance. A variety of