Divine Word College of Legazpi

School of Education, Arts and Sciences

Legazpi City, Albay

SYLLABUS FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

First Semester Academic Year 2021-2022
COURSE TITLE : Biochemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course emphasizes on the study of the chemistry of life, a bridge between biology and
chemistry. It involves basic biochemical processes, including processes in the body and their physiological influences on different
tissues and how complex chemical reactions give rise to life. It is concerned with the discussion of the structure and function of the
cellular components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and other biomolecules. It is intended to give students
opportunity to learn thinking and reasoning skills as they study the basic principles of biochemistry.
COURE PRE-REQUISITES :
CREDIT UNITS : 4 Units
TIME ALLOTMENT : 54 hours lecture, 72 hours laboratory
GENERAL OBJECTIVES : At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
1. explain that Biochemistry is an open-ended learning experience.
2. show ones appreciation on the importance of Biochemistry as they bring out changes in the life and
thought of man.
3. use critical thinking and conceptual problem skills as scientifically literate consumers and decision-makers.
4. apply basic knowledge and information essential to the solution of modern life problems related to
Biochemistry.
5. use the technology brought about by Biochemistry more effectively.
6. how commitment is building up a Christian community by fostering intellectual excellence, professionalism,
and service in the spirit of apostolic faith and professional life.
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, CONTENTS AND ACTIVITIES

LEARNING
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CONTENT STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIE EVALUATION TIME FRAME
OBJECTIVES MATERIALS
S
At the end of the Orientation on:  1. Creation of  Uploading of  Introduction 3 hours
activities you are a. Scope and heterogeneous course of oneself to
expected to : sequence of the and positive syllabus and the class via
1. a. Get course interdependence the Google meet.
acquainted with b. DWCL Vision, groupings for presentation  Recitation of
classmates, Mission and Goal experiments. of the VMG the VMG via
teacher, and course  A. Getting to  Introduction Google meet.
syllabus. know each other of the  Interactive
b. discuss the activity by laboratory exam for the
essence of the introduction of experiments safety
VMG. each student to to be done procedures
c. Set positive the class via to the via Google
expectations for online platform. students. meet.
the following:  B. internalizing Presentation
(i) teacher, (ii) the DWCL VMG for the safety
classmates and (iii)  C. uses procedures
subject. cooperative, pre- and rules for
social behavior to the virtual
accomplish their laboratory.
common task.
 2. Discussion of
the virtual
laboratory
2. Point out instruction:
standard subject a. Conduct of the
requirements and virtual laboratory
standard subject rules and safety
operating precautions
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procedures. b. Submission of
the experimental
outputs via online
platform ( Google
classroom
and/NeoLMS)
3. Define Science  Definition of  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Online quiz
and Biochemistry. Science and about the presentation on the
4. Describe the Biochemistry. definition of  Handout definition,
nature and scope of  Biochemistry Science and nature and
Biochemistry. nature and Biochemistry. And scope of
4 hours
5. Explain the scope. the nature and Biochemistry
importance of  Importance scope of  Group
Biochemistry in the of Biochemistry. presentation
society Biochemistry  Brainstorming on on Google
the importance of meet
Biochemistry.
6. Discuss the Basic themes in  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Online quiz 6 hours
introduction to Biochemistry: on the different presentation on the
Biochemistry  Biomolecules biomolecules, cell  Handout different
including the  Cells, cellular structure and biomolecules
definition and structures function and  Interactive
nature of the and functions prokaryotes vs laboratory
biomolecules.  Prokaryotes eukaryotes. about the
7. Recognize the and different cell
major organelles of Eukaryotes: parts and
the cell and their - Differences in function
function. the levels of  Venn
8. Differentiate organization. diagram of
prokaryotes from Prokaryotic
eukaryotes. and
Eukaryotic
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cell.
9. Explain the Water: Solvent for  Research on the  Powerpoint  Submission
solvent properties biochemical reaction important pressetation of research
of water. 1. Solvent properties properties of  Learning assignment
10. Understand the of water water material  Graded
polar properties of 2. The polar nature of  Online discussion recitation
water molecule. water molecules  Online recitation  Online quiz
11. Explain the 3. the hydrogen bond
importance of 4. Acids and Basis
hydrogen bonds in 5. The self-
the structure and dissociation of water
function of and pH scale
biomolecules. 6. Buffers 6 hours
12. Differentiate
strong acids and
weak acids.
13. Understand the
self-dissociation of
water and the pH
scale.
14. Understand the
physiological
importance of
buffer.
15. identify the Proteins:  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Online quiz 6 hours
structure of 1. Structure and  Recitation presentation  Answers in
common amino sources of common  Virtual laboratory  Learning the learning
acid amino acids. material material
16. Diagram and  Laboratory  Virtual
explain the peptide 2. The peptide bond material for laboratory
bond 3. Amino acid amino acids output
17. Explains amino sequence and protein  Recitation
acid sequence 4. Structure,
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18. Summarize the properties and

structure, functions of proteins
properties and 5. Digestion and
functions of metabolism of
proteins proteins
19. Cite examples Enzymes:
of digestion and 1. Enzyme as
metabolism of biological catalyst
proteins. 2. Classification of
20. Describe enzymes
enzymes as 3. Properties of
biological catalysts enzymes
21. Classify 4. Mechanism of
enzymes Enzyme action
22. Describe 5. Cofactors and
properties of vitamins
enzymes
23. Explain the
mechanism of
enzyme action
24. Assess cofactors
and vitamins
25. Identify the Carbohydrates:  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Answers 6 hours
major types of 1. Major types of  Research about presentation from the
sugars and their carbohydrates the different  Learning learning
structures 2. Chemical tests for diseases due to material material
26. Demonstrate carbohydrates error in  Online  Virtual lab
correct chemical 3. Aerobic and carbohydrate laboratory for test of
tests for anaerobic utilization metabolism manual iodine
carbohydrate of glucose and  Virtual laboratory  Virtual
27. Discover production of energy  Online recitation laboratory
aerobic and 4. Biochemical output
anaerobic pathways in  Online quiz
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utilization of metabolism of
glucose and carbohydrates
production of 5. Disease due to
energy error in
28. Diagrams carbohydrates
biochemical metabolism.
pathways in
metabolism of
carbohydrates
29. Relates disease
due to error in
carbohydrates
metabolism

30. Identify the Lipids:  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Answers in

structures of 1.Structure of  Recitation presentation the learning
common fatty acids common fatty acid  Virtual laboratory  Learning material
31. Distinguish 2. Saturation and  Research on the material  Recitation
saturation and unsaturation of fatty difference  Virtual  Virtual
unsaturation of acids between laboratory laboratory 6 hours
fatty acids 3. Interrelationship handout output
32. Compare between  Online quiz
carbohydrates and carbohydrates and
lipid metabolism lipid metabolism

34. Identify Nucleic Acids:  Online discussion  Powerpoint  Answers in 6 hours

structure of nucleic 1. Structures of  Recitation presentation the learning
acid and states and nucleic acids and its  Simulation  Learning material
functions functions laboratory material  Recitation
35. explain 2. Biosynthesis of  Virtual  Virtual
biosynthesis of nucleic acids: laboratory laboratory
nucleic acids: replication handout output
replication 3. Transcription of
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36. Appraises genetic code: the  Online quiz

protein synthesis: biosynthesis of RNA
Translation to 4. Protein synthesis:
genetic message translation of genetic
37. Assess nucleic message
acid biotechnology 5. Nucleic acid
techniques biotechnology
38. relates techniques:
biochemistry and - Recombinant DNA
nutrition and cloning
39. Criticizes - Genetic engineering
hormonal control in - DNA finger printing
metabolism - Genetically
40. Explain immune Modified Organism
system: the body’s - Biochemistry and
defense Nutrition
- Hormonal control in
metabolism
- Immune system:
The body’s defense
- Human genome
project

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance (Please refer to the College Student Handbook, 2014 Revised edition pp.20-23)
2. Advanced readings of the topics.
3. Active participation in all class activities.
4. Submission of requirements on time.
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5. Pass major exams. (Term Exams)

GRADING SYSTEM:
Prelim/ Mid-term/ Pre-final/ Final Grade
Class Standing: 67% (short quizzes, recitation, projects, etc.)
Examination: 33%
Total: 100%
Final Grade: Average Grade of Prelim, Mid-term, Pre-final and Tentative Final

REFERENCE:
M. K. Campbell & S. O. Farrell, Biochemistry 7th edition, Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, c 2012
Chang Raymond, Essential Chemistry, Mc Graw Hill c 2000
Science Digest
Other online websites

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

COLLYN E. EMPLEO NORA N. GALLANO, PhD

Instructor SEAS Dean