ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
BIOCHEMISTRY
RANIERI BIZZARRI
Academic year2016/17
CourseBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Code140EE
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
BIOCHIMICABIO/10LEZIONI60
RANIERI BIZZARRI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will have developed a solid knowledge of the structure of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. He or she will be aware of the principles of metabolism and will be able to discuss the organization and the mechanism of selected metabolic pathways. The studente will also be able to understand the basic tschniques used for purification and aanalysis of proteins and nucleic acids.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
In the written exam (90 minutes, answer to 5 opne questions), the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and to organise an effective and correctly written reply.

Methods:

  • Final written exam

Further information:
100% final written exam
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in seminar
  • participation in discussions

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Seminar
  • Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
General biochemical properties of life. Living organisms as open thermodynamic system that preserve and reproduce their structure. Structure and function of proteins. Concept of enzyme and mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis. Structure and function of carbohydrates. Structure and function of lipids; triglycerides, polar lipids, cholesterol. Structure and function of nucelid acids. Metabolism: concept and general organization. respiration and respiratory coenzymes. Concept of coupled reactions. Detailed analysis of selected metabolic pathways: glycolysis and Krebs cycle (selected pathways may vary in different years)
Bibliography
Recommended readings include standard textbooks of biochemimistry, for instance: Voet, Voet, and Pratt: Principles of Biochemistry Matheews and van Holde: Biochemistry
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27