BIOCHEMISTRY Course Outline

LIPA CITY COLLEGES
Lipa City
VISION
In the spirit of commitment, excellence, and service, Lipa City Colleges envisions
to be a leading school in the fields of technology, allied health, and humanities.
MISSION
Lipa City Colleges delivers quality education in providing a responsive, nurturing,
and caring environment. With its resilient community that adheres to the institutional
core values of leadership, competence, and commitment, LCC offers programs and
service for the holistic development of individuals in the service of God and country.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
College of Nursing
The College offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate in Health Science Education.
It aims to provide quality education which is an integration of the broad knowledge and
humanistic caring as part of the contemporary nursing practice. It is committed to produce
graduates who will be part of a powerful workforce in the national and international health care
system. Further, the program develops functioning nurses who:
 possess a high degree of compassion, warmth, patience, and perseverance in the
process of caring;
 assume responsibility and accountability in the promotion and manifestation of
health, prevention of illness, and care and rehabilitation;
 demonstrate refined clinical skills in doing nursing assessment and nursing
procedures;
 participate in relevant nursing research activities; and
 exhibit qualities of professionalism, particularly in executing speedy judgment and
intermediate action in any recognized heath situation
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE : BIOCHEM
COURSE TITLE : Biochemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
The subject is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the molecular nature of life
processes. It is the study of a group of substances known as biomolecules that includes the
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in terms of structure, classification, and
reactions / metabolic processes that each kind undergoes. It also deals with how each of these
biomolecules determines and affect an individual’s over-all health condition.
COURSE CREDIT : 5 units
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
At the end of the semester, students should be able to:
1. identify the structure and classification of biomolecules;
2. differentiate among the four classes of biomolecules in terms of characteristics and
behavior during reactions;
3. explain the different metabolic reactions undergone by biomolecules and the
significance of such;
4. appreciate the role of biomolecules in the over-all well being of individuals;
5. develop awareness on how one may maintain and improve his health through the
proper consideration of the biomolecular content of food
6. carry-out experiments proficiently; and
7. produce audio-visual materials depicting principles / processes in and applications
of biochemistry
COURSE CONTENT :
I. Introduction II. A Survey of Biologically-important
A. Definition Molecules (9 hrs)
B. Significance A. Functional Groups
C. Scope
B. Physical and Chemical Properties of B. Metabolism
Water 1. Digestion and Absorption
C. Acids and Bases 2. Storage and Degradation
D. Biomolecules / Macromolecules VI. Proteins
Preliminary Examination A. Amino Acids and Peptides
III. Energy and Metabolism B. Structure (Primary to Quarternary)
A. Thermodynamics C. Proteins as Enzymes
B. The Nature of Metabolism 1. Enzymatic Reactions
IV. Carbohydrates 2. Mechanisms and Control
A. Structure and Classification Semi-final Examination
B. Significance VII. Nucleic Acids
C. Reactions- Metabolic Pathways: A. Structure of Nucleotides
1. Respiration B. Types of Nucleic Acid
2. Gluconeogenesis C. Replication
3. Photosynthesis D. Transcription
Midterm Examination E. Translation
V. Lipids VIII. Nitrogen Metabolism
A. Composition, Functions, and A. Nitrogen Fixation
Classification B. Anabolism and Catabolism of
1. Fatty Acids Amino Acids
2. Glycerides C. Catabolism and Anabolism of
3. Non-glycerides Purine and Pyrimidine Nucleotides
4. Complex Lipids Final Examination (
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grade components and computation per term:
Performance Tasks (Activities and Quizzes) 60%
Major Examinations 40%
Midterm Course Grade = 1 / 3 of the Preliminary Grade + 2 / 3 of the Midterm Grade

The Final Grade = 1 / 3 of the Semi-final Grade + 2 / 3 of the Final Term Grade
The Final Course Grade = 1 / 3 of the Midterm Course Grade + 2 / 3 of the Final Grade
Numerical System of Grading:

Computed Grade Grade Point Equivalent
99 – 100 1.00
96 – 98 1.25
93 – 95 1.50
90 – 92 1.75
87 – 89 2.00
84 – 86 2.25
81 – 83 2.50
78 – 80 2.75
75 – 77 3.00
INC 4.00
Below 75 5.00
DROPPED 6.00
ADHERENCE TO INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES:

All existing and applicable institutional and departmental policies and guidelines especially
those pertaining to intellectual honesty and proper decorum shall be strictly observed.
Violations to such thereof shall be accordingly sanctioned
REFERENCES:
Books
Campbell, Mary K, Shawn O. Farrell. 2020. Biochemistry. Singapore: Thomson Books / Cole.
Chamoe, Pamela C., Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier. 2020. Biochemistry. NY: Wolters Kluwer /
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Denniston, Katherine J., Joseph J. Topping, Robert L. Caret. 2019. General, organic, and biochemistry.
NY: McGraw-Hill.
Teacher-made Handouts / PowerPoint Presentation, Recorded Live Discussion / Video

Demonstration
Website Links
Acids and bases. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/acids-and-bases-
topic
Biochemistry definition, scope, and significance.
https://www.britannica.com/science/biochemistry
Carbohydrates. https://www.britannica.com/science/carbohydrate
Cellular respiration. https://www.britannica.com/science/cellular-respiration
DNA replication. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/dna-as-the-genetic-
material/dna-replication/a/molecular-mechanism-of-dna-replication
Gene action – transcription and translation. https://www.britannica.com/science/heredity-
genetics/The-genetic-code
Enzymes. https://www.britannica.com/science/protein/The-mechanism-of-enzymatic-
actionhttps://www.britannica.com/science/protein/The-mechanism-of-enzymatic-action
Essential amino acids. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/essential-amino-acids#roles-in-
your-body
Functional groups. https://www.chem.fsu.edu/chemlab/chm1046course/functional.html
Laws of thermodynamics. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/the-three-laws-
of-thermodynamics/
Lipids. http://www.chem.latech.edu/~deddy/chem121/Lipids.htm
Lipid metabolism. https://www.creative-diagnostics.com/lipid-metabolism-and-enzymes.htm
Metabolism. https://www.britannica.com/science/metabolism
Nitrogen fixation. https://eos.com/blog/nitrogen-fixation/
Nucliec acids. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/gene-expression-and-
regulation/dna-and-rna-structure/a/nucleic-acids
Photosynthesis. https://www.pathwayz.org/Tree/Plain/PHOTOSYNTHESIS+-STAGES
Physical and chemical properties of water. https://www.vedantu.com/chemistry/physical-and-
chemical-properties-of-water
Proteins. https://www.britannica.com/science/protein/General-structure-and-properties-of-
proteins
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Eric S. Masupil
Subject Teacher

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LIPA CITY COLLEGES

COURSE CREDIT : 5 units

Midterm Course Grade = 1 / 3 of the Preliminary Grade + 2 / 3 of the Midterm Grade

Numerical System of Grading:

ADHERENCE TO INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES:

Teacher-made Handouts / PowerPoint Presentation, Recorded Live Discussion / Video

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