GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY

About this Course

Course Description

This subject covers an introductory concept of basic biochemistry in the following topics: amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrate, fatty acids, and nucleic acids.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Describe the structures, functions, interactions and chemical reactions of biomolecules in biochemistry.
2 ) Display the laboratory practices in biochemistry.
3 ) Explain the uses of biochemistry in daily life and in industries.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1) Introduction to Biochemistry
1.2) The Uses of Biochemistry

2.1) Definition, Functions and Classification
2.2) Peptides and Polypeptides

3.1) Definition and function
3.2) Types of Chemical Bonds
3.3) Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Structure
3.4) Protein Denaturation

4.1) Role of Enzymes
4.2) Classification of Enzymes
4.3) Enzymes as Catalysts: Principles and Examples
4.4) Enzymes Cofactor: Structure and Function
4.5) Isozymes, Multienzymes, Allosteric Enzymes

5.1) Fatty Acids (Essential Fatty Acids)
5.2) Physical and Chemical Properties of Fatty Acids
5.3) Classification of Lipids

6.1) Monosaccharide (Structure and stereochemistry, Fischer and Haworth Projections & Reducing and Non-reducing Sugars)
6.2) Disaccharides (Stability and Formation of Glycosidic bonds, disaccharides structures)
6.3) Polysaccharides (Structural Polysaccharides & Storage Polysaccharides)

7.1) Definition
7.2) Purines, Pyrimidines, Nucleosides and Nucleotides
7.3) Phosphate Diester Bond
7.4) Structure and Functions of DNA and RNA

Our Instructor

DR. MU'ADZ BIN AHMAD MAZIAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

DR. NURLIYANA BINTI MOHAMAD

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

IWANA IZNI BINTI ZAINUDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

DR. AMIRUL ADLI BIN ABD AZIZ

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

MOHD SYAHRIL BIN MOHD ZAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

DR. MUHAMMAD AIDIL BIN IBRAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Anyone looking for a beginner level knowledge of biochemistry having some prior learning of secondary school level chemistry and biology. However the MOOC version of this course is designed to be suitable for all with Science background and those whom have a strong interest in Biochemistry.