Biochemistry of Metabolism

Recommended Prerequisites

Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of Proteins, Nucleic Acids and Lipids.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes for exposition of themes in which students are actively stimulated to participate in discussion. Theoretic-practical sessions with metabolic problem solving for better acquaintance of the student with the topics lectured in theoretical classes. Two mini-tests throughout the semester for a better follow-up by the student of the themes discussed.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit (CU) will provide the student an understanding of life at the molecular level. Upon its completion the student should be able to identify the general needs of the cells and how those needs are fulfilled by metabolism. In particular, the student should understand the basic principles of metabolism, know the main metabolic pathways, recognize their functions and understand coupled stratagems, the basic mechanisms of their regulation, and the way they interact. Also, the acquisition of fundamental knowledge in metabolism will confer the student an improved capacity to understand specialized literature.

Work Placement(s)

No

Head Lecturer(s)

Rui de Albuquerque Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 15.0%
Exam: 85.0%

Bibliography

J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko and L Stryer (2006) Biochemistry, 6th ed., W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

 

D.E. Metzler (2001) Biochemistry: The Chemical Reactions of Living Cells, 2nd ed., Vol. 1, Harcourt/Academic Press, Burlington.

 

D. L. Nelson and M.M. Cox (2008) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 5th ed., W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

 

J.B. Reece, M.R. Taylor, E.J. Simon and J.L. Dickey (2011) Biology: Concepts & Connections, 7th ed., The Benjamin/Cumings Publishing Company, Inc., Redwood City, CA.

 

E.P. Solomon, L.R. Berg and D.W. Martin (1999) Biology, 5th ed., Saunders College Publishing, Fort Worth.

G. L. Zubay (1998) Biochemistry, 4th ed., Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque, IA.

 

 Principles of Biology, an Interactive Textbook by Nature Education.