Introduction to Biochemistry
Code
10693
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Química
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Pedro António de Brito Tavares
Weekly hours
4
Total hours
57
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
Provide the basis for an adequate compreeensão of physical, chemical and biological processes in biochemistry.
Prerequisites
There are no previous requirements.
Subject matter
1. Foundations of Biochemistry.
Biomolecules and macromolecules. The role of chemical elements in life processes. Fundamentals of physics for life sciences. Fundamentals of genetics. Origin of life and evolution.
2. Water
Molecular interactions in aqueous systems. Ionization, acids aand bases, pH and buffers. Solubility- Water as a chemical reagent.
3. Macromolecules
Amino acids, peptides and proteins. Enzymes. Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Lipids.
Bibliography
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
W. H. Freeman; 5th edition edition (2008)
Teaching method
Lectures, Problem-solving sessions and Labs.
Assistance the specific seminaries.
Available in the course''''''''s Web page:
Lecture''''''''s contents of Powerpoint presentation.
Experimental protocols.
Handouts with problems to solve.
Photocopies of parts of textbooks and of relevant journal articles.
Evaluation method
Please contact the professor responsible for this course.