BIOL 11033

>< Type/Status : Compulsory for biological science students
>< Title : Introductory Biochemistry
>< Pre-requisite : G.C.E.(A/L) Biology and Chemistry
>< Co-requisite : BIOL 11041
>< Objectives : Course will provide general knowledge in core areas of biochemistry.
>< Course content:

Structure and properties of the main classes of biomolecules; amino acids, peptides, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and coenzymes. Enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, carbohydrate, nitrogen and lipid metabolism.

>< Methodology: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions
>< Scheme of evaluation: 100 % end of course examination
>< Recommended reading:
1. Stryer, L. (2001), Biochemistry, 5th edition, Freeman.
2. Voet, D. and Voet, L. G. (1995), Biochemistry, John Wiley.
3. Vanholde, M. (1990), Biochemistry, Benjamin.
4. Lehninger, L., Nelson, D. L. and Cox, M. M. (2000), Principles of Biochemistry, Worth.

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