BIOCHEMISTRY

S.Y. 2014-2015
COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Biochemistry
COURSE CODE: AHS 1003
CREDIT HOURS: 3 Credit Hours
PLACEMENT: Year 1 Semester 1

PRE-REQUISITE
COURSE:
Successful Completion of
Foundation Program

CO-REQUISITE
COURSE:
Anatomy & Physiology 1

COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This is one semester course has been designed to fulfill
the curricular needs of Baccalaureate degree of nursing.
It will introduce students with essential knowledge of
biochemistry. Especially for the students of nursing
departments, this will emphasize the link between
biochemistry and medical sciences. The course is
designed to focus on the core issues related to
pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical application.

COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Further, the students are given opportunity to visit
biochemistry laboratory to get orientation with the
functions of laboratory procedures. Students are
encouraged to think critically and go for online
videos and animations to make further
understanding of the subject and consolidate
learning.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1. Explain the structure and functions of cell
membrane.
2. Demonstrate understandings of Acid-Base balance
and electrolytes.
3. Explain the composition and metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and protein.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
4. Demonstrate understanding of term enzymes
5. Describe the properties and functions of
enzyme
6. Describe composition of vitamins and mineral
metabolism
Is the Science concerned with the
chemical basis of life. It aims to seek the
two fundamental phenomena of nature:
how do we grow?
where do we get our energy?
BIOCHEMISTRY
IMPORTANCE OF BIOCHEMISTRY
TO NURSING
To understand basic function of the human body
To know how the food is digested, absorbed and used for body
building
To understand how the body gets energy
Get a clear insight into immunity and genes
To know close relationship between disease manifestation and
changes in the composition of blood, tissues

THEREFORE:
Baseline for correct diagnosis, nursing care plans, treatment,
prevention and control of infectious diseases
COURSE CONTENT
PART I: BIO MOLECULES
Unit 1: Introduction to Biochemistry
Structure and Function of Cell Membrane,
Acid-Base Regulation & Electrolytes
Unit 2: Carbohydrates
Unit 3: Lipids
Unit 4: Amino Acids and Protein
Unit 5: Nucleic Acids

COURSE CONTENT
PART II: BIOCHEMICAL REACTION
Unit 6: DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis
Unit 7: Enzymes
Unit 8: Carbohydrates Metabolism
Unit 9: Lipid Metabolism
Unit 10: Protein Metabolism
Unit 11: Vitamins and Minerals

LEARNING STRATEGIES
Student centered approach in teaching
E-Learning animations
Group projects
Review questions
Critical thinking and clinical application
questions
Interactive learning
Class discussion and group dynamics
Biochemistry Laboratory Visit

EVALUATION METHODS
50% CONTINEOUS ASSESSMENT
Quiz 1 Unit1-4 Week 6
Quiz 2 Unit 5-7 Week 10
Portfolio: laboratory visits, laboratory work, research and projects

50% FINAL EXAM

Pattern of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
Matching Type
True or False
Short Answers
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK &
e-RESOURCES
John L. Tymoczko Jeremy M. Berg. Lubert Stryer (2010): Biochemistry: A short course,
ISBN 978-0716758402
Jacob Anthikad First Edition (2009): Biochemistry And Nutrition For Nurses ISBN 978-
81-8448-691-9
Mary K Campbell And Shawn OFarrell Sixth Edition (2008): Biochemistry, ISBN 978-
0495390411
Rodney F Boyer Third Edition (2006): Concepts in Biochemistry ISBN 978-0471661795
Albert Lehninger, David L Nelson & others Fifth Edition (2008): Lehninger Principles of
Biochemistry, ISBN 978-1429224161
Elaine N Marieb, 9
th
Edition (2009): Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

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