Biochemistry

This course is an introductory course that will focus on basic concepts in biochemistry. The course deals with an understanding of biological macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates,lipids, and nucleic acids. The structure and functional roles of the macromolecules will be studied in addition to fundamentals of enzyme chemistry: kinetics, mechanisms, inhibition,structure and mechanism. The course will also touch upon the basics of membrane transport and bioenergetic principles. After completion of the course, the students should be able to understand the chemical properties and three-dimensional structure of these biological macromolecules in relationship to their biological function.INTENDED AUDIENCE : Core course BSc/MSc/MS/PhDPRE-REQUISITES : Basic concepts in Chemistry and BiologyINDUSTRY SUPPORT : NILL

Week 1. Amino Acids
Week 2. Protein Structure
Week 3. Protein Structure (continued)
Week 4. Enzymes
Week 5. Enzymes (continued)
Week 6. Enzyme mechanisms
Week 7. Lipids and Membranes
Week 8. Nucleic acids
Week 9:Vitamins and Coenzymes
Week 10:Carbohydrates
Week 11:Bioenergetics
Week 12:Metabolism