General Biochemistry
| Title | Εισαγωγή στη Βιοχημεία / General Biochemistry |
| Code | MD1004 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Michail Aivaliotis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020167 |
Programme of Study: English-language Undergraduate Study Program of the School of Medicine (2021-today)
Registered students: 65
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 75 |
| Class ID | 600261518
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Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600261518
- At the Website of the School: https://aristotlemedical.edu.gr/node/9
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=15862
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
High school inorganic and organic chemistry
Learning Outcomes
Learning and understanding of:
the chemical bonds and types of non-covalent interactions.
the organic compounds of biological importance (structural and functional characteristics).
the importance of Biochemistry in Medicine.
the role of water, pH and buffers in homeostasis.
the structure of biological macromolecules and their role in physiological and pathological conditions.
the structure and function of enzymes.
the structure and function of biological membranes and their association with substance transport and signaling.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
- Chemical bonds and types of non-covalent interactions
- Organic compounds of biological importance (structural and functional characteristics)
- The molecule of water and its importance in biological structures and functions
- pH and buffers
- Amino acids and proteins (structure levels, biological functions)
- Methods of analysis and study of proteins
- Proteomic approach
- Structure and role of nucleotides and nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
- Methods of analysis and study of nucleic acids and genomes
- The technology of recombinant DNA
- Structure and functional characteristics of hemoglobin
- Enzymes (Basic principles and kinetics, principles of catalysis strategies, strategies for regulating enzyme activity)
- Carbohydrates (structure and functional characteristics of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides, glycoproteins and proteoglycans)
- Fatty acids and lipids (structure and functional characteristics)
- Structure and properties of biological membranes
- Types of transport through membranes (simple and facilitated diffusion, active transport)
Keywords
pH, buffers, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, biological membranes, enzymes, substance transport, signaling
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Podcast
- Interactive excersises
- Book
- Scientific articles, web pages
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 136 | 4.9 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 43 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 16 | 0.6 | |||
| Exams | 1 | 0.0 | |||
| Total | 196 | 7 |
Student Assessment
Description
Examination at the end of the semester through MCQs and questions of short answer using tablets at the amphitheater via e-learning platform.
Examination through MCQs using tablets at the amphitheater via e-learning platform for the laboratory courses at the end of the semester.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Biochemistry, Garrett R.H., Grisham C.M. 6th Edition
Additional bibliography for study
Biochemistry, Berg JM, Tymoszko JL, Gatto GJ., Stryer L. 9th Edition
Last Update
20-01-2023
