BIO305  Biochemistry II

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
BIO305 Biochemistry II 3 2 6
Prerequisite None It is a prerequisite to

None
Lecturer Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić Office Hours / Room / Phone
Monday:
9:00-13:00
Tuesday:
9:00-11:00
A F1.28
E-mail ahromic@ius.edu.ba
Assistant MSc Abas Sezer Assistant E-mail asezer@ius.edu.ba
Course Objectives To introduce students the fundamental principles of basic biosynthesis pathways of amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins as well as protein synthesis mechanisms and DNA repair.
Textbook Principles of Biochemistry, Moran- Horton-Scrimgeour-Perry, 2012 Pearson, 5th edition; Voet & Voet: Biochemistry, 2011 Wiley, 4th edition
Additional Literature
  • Scientific publications
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. Explain the metabolic processes and flow of energy in living organisms.
  2. Identify metabolic pathways associated with carbohydrates, lipids, aminoacids and nucleotides.
  3. Explain chemical and biochemical principles associated with metabolic processes.
  4. Explain the function of enzymes and catalysis
Teaching Methods Lecturing by using PowerPoint presentations. Labarotary excerices are conducted to the related topics covered in the lecture.
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Introduction and syllabus -
Week 2 Biosynthesis of fatty acids, terpenes and steroids Chapter 16
Week 3 Biosynthesis of amino acids Chapter 17
Week 4 Biosynthesis using amino acids: Heme, active amines and alkaloids Chapter 17
Week 5 Biosynthesis of ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides QUIZ 1 Chapter 18/19
Week 6 DNA replication, repair and recombination Chapter 20
Week 7 Transcription Chapter 21
Week 8 mRNA processing Chapter 21
Week 9 Midterm exam -
Week 10 Translation: protein synthesis Chapter 22
Week 11 Protein characterization methods supplementary material
Week 12 QUIZ 2 Chapter 15
Week 13 Photosynthesis Chapter 15
Week 14 Calvin cycle and C4 pathway Chapter 15
Week 15 Review and final exam preparations -
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final Exam 1 40 1,2,3,4
Semester Evaluation Components
Lab Tutorials 6 20 1,2,3,4
In-term Examination 1 25 1,2,3,4
Quizes 2 15 1,2,3,4
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lecture 3 13 39 Laboratory 1 6 6
Home Study 2 14 28 Lab reports 2 6 12
In-term Exam Study 4 6 24 Final Exam Study 1 15 15
Participation and attendance 2 13 26
        Total Workload Hours = 150
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 6
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 08/04/2024

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