Course Title

الكيمياء الحيوية والكيمياء للتمريض

Course Number

7104204

Instructor Name

اشرف صوافطه

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

Second Semester 2
First Semester 2
First Semester 2

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules focusing on protein chemistry, while covering lipids and carbohydrates. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolic pathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatory perspectives. This course provides the linkage between the inanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology

1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:

1. Illustrate the classification and physiological significance of different types of Biomolecules
2. List the biochemical properties and physiologic significance of different types of Biomolecules
3. Clarify the metabolic and regulatory pathways of Biomolecules 

2. INTELLECTUAL SKILLS.

1. Correlate between clinical features and metabolic disorders
2. Identify appropriate methods for metabolic disorders
3. Evaluate different metabolic disorders
4. Analyze the clinical significance of determination of plasma biomolecules
5. Discuss the etiology of metabolic disturbance in a given case study report
6. Differentiate between different techniques of biochemistry and their applications
7. Criticize research papers in biochemistry

3.  PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL SKILLS (dry experiments):

1. Use the physical and chemical properties of biomolecules in determining their functions and locations
2. Apply chemical tests to study the properties of biomolecules 
3. Identify symptoms of different metabolic disorders

4. General and transferable Skills: 

1. Establish life-long self-learning required for continuous professional development
2. Use the sources of biomedical information and communication technology to remain current with advances in knowledge and practice
3. Retrieve, manage, and manipulate information by all means, including electronic means
4. Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms
5. Establish effective interpersonal relationship to Communicate ideas and arguments
6. Work effectively as a member or a leader of an interdisciplinary team

Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 7th Edition 2017