Biochemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II.

Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Inorganic Chemistry, Biological Chemistry.

Teaching Methods

- T - The main subjects from the UC´s program will be taught, using suitable audio-visual methodologies & internet access. Active participation from the students strongly encouraged

- TP - Discussion of particular cutting-edge topics, under supervision. Each student will develop a particular subject, and will present it in written and orally (with discussion). Exercises will be solved

- O - Clarification of doubts

- Students will get acquainted with updated scientific approaches used in the field of metabolism and human health. Access to specific bibliographic sources will be made available

Learning Outcomes

The main goal of this CU is the learning of the main metabolic pathways taking place within the human body, for Chemistry students, with previous knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry, and structural biochemistry (acquired in the two first years of the course).

The students are expected to acquire skills on the cell function, at the molecular level – cellular dynamics and main metabolic processes.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. The Cell

(Bioenergetics; metabolic characteristics of the main human organs and tissues)

2. Cell Signalling

Practical Correlations

3. Glycogen Metabolism

Practical Correlations

4. Fatty Acid Metabolism

Practical Correlations

5. Aminoacid Metabolism

Practical Correlations

6. Genes and Gene Expression

Practical Correlations

7. Metabolic Regulation

Practical Correlations.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Paula Matos Marques Catarro

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 15.0%
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Exam: 55.0%

Bibliography

- “Biochemistry”, L. Stryer, J.M. Berg e J.L. Tymoczko, 7ª ed., Freeman, 2007.

- “Textbook of Biochemistry, with Clinical Correlations”, 3ª ed., T.M. Devlin, Wiley-Liss, 1993.

- “Medical Cell Biology Made Memorable”, R.I. Norman e D. Lodwick, 1ª ed., Churchill Livingstone, 1999.

- “Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry”, 3ª ed., D.L. Nelson e M.M. Cox, Worth, 2000.

- “Organic and Biochemistry. Conecting Chemistry to your Life”, I. Blei e G. Odian, W.H. Freeman, 2000.

- “General, Organic and Biochemistry”, K.J. Denniston, J.J. Topping e R.L. Caret, McGraw-Hill, 4ª ed., 2004.