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MODULE TITLE:
BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE
2016
INTRODUCTION
All animals, plants and microorganisms are composed of small units known as cells. Different
tissues contain different types of cells which are distinguished not only by their different
structures but their different metabolic activities. Biochemistry is the study of the molecular
basis of life:
In this module, we shall look at the first aspect i.e. we shall consider the interplay between the
three dimensional structure of biomolecules and their functions.
There are two types of biomolecules namely micro and macro molecules. Macromolecules by
nature have molecular mass in excess of 104 and they are more abundant than the micro
molecules.
Macromolecules include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids; water is often added to
this list.
AIM:
This module aims to acquaint students with the structural chemistry of the components of
living matter and the relationship of biological function to chemical structure.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students should be able to generally describe and explain the biomolecules in terms of
Their structure
Their chemical and physical properties
Their functions
Their structure and function relationship
Students should also be able to generally describe and explain enzymes in terms of
Their names
The rate of catalysis
Factors that control enzymes actions
QUERIES
In case of any problem, students should feel free to contact the lecturer.
STUDY MATERIALS
Study Guide and lecture notes: available
ASSESSMENTS
Criteria
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
1. Test 1 is 60 marks. The topic for the test will be from introduction to water and proteins
2. Test 2 is 60 marks. The topic for this test will be from carbohydrates and lipids
3. Test 3 is 60 marks. The topic for this test will be from nucleic acids and enzymes
Teaching-learning methods:
1. Formal lectures
2. Tutorials
3. Practical classes
Types of delivery and estimated notional study hours:
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated and may result in a zero for the assignment/test.