10806186Intro to Biochemistry
Course Information
Description
Provides students with skills and knowledge of organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within Nursing and other Allied Health careers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fluids, and acids. Additional emphasis is placed on biological functions and their relationships to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Use appropriate scientific equipment, methods, and safety precautions
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    Criteria
    you identify hazards and safety equipment in the chemistry lab
    you use appropriate personal protective equipment
    you follow all laboratory practice expectations within your college

  2. Predict the effects of pH on biochemical reactions and its role in homeostasis
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process describes the function of a bicarbonate buffer in the blood
    graphic, written or oral product or process relates the pH to the hydronium and hydroxide ion concentration
    graphic, written or oral product or process predicts effects of pH on chemical structure and solubility

  3. Summarize the structure, physical properties, and chemical reactions of hydrocarbons
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process determines names for hydrocarbons
    graphic, written or oral product or process determines structure from common name
    graphic, written or oral product or process classifies hydrocarbons by family
    graphic, written or oral product or process characterizes the physical properties
    graphic, written or oral product or process converts between condensed and expanded structural formulas
    graphic, written or oral product or process predicts the product of common reactions
    graphic, written or oral product or process recognizes geometric and structural isomers

  4. Summarize the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process determines structure from common name
    graphic, written or oral product or process classifies according to functional group
    graphic, written or oral product or process characterizes physical properties
    graphic, written or oral product or process converts between condensed and expanded structural formulas
    graphic, written or oral product or process predicts the product of common reactions
    graphic, written or oral product or process relates each to biological significance

  5. Summarize the structure, physical and chemical properties of alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes, and ketones
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process determines structure from common name
    graphic, written or oral product or process classifies according to functional group
    graphic, written or oral product or process characterizes the physical properties
    graphic, written or oral product or process converts between condensed and expanded structural formulas
    graphic, written or oral product or process predicts the product of common reactions
    graphic, written or oral product or process each to biological significance

  6. Correlate the molecular structure and function of proteins to their roles in biological systems
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process illustrates the structure of a given written, graphic or oral peptide
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains the four levels of protein structure and the types of interactions responsible for each level
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains the causes and mechanisms of protein denaturation
    graphic, written or oral product or process relates the structure of a protein to its function
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies the roles of selected proteins
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies chiral carbons
    graphic, written or oral product or process recognizes the biological significance of chirality

  7. Correlate the structure of enzymes to their biological function
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process contrasts the characteristics of enzymes versus inorganic catalysts
    graphic, written or oral product or process recognizes factors that affect enzyme activity
    graphic, written or oral product or process describes the role of cofactors, vitamins and coenzymes in enzyme function
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains mechanisms of enzyme regulation
    graphic, written or oral product or process gives examples of how selected enzymes can be used in medical diagnosis
    graphic, written or oral product or process recognizes the biological significance of chirality

  8. Correlate the structure to the functions of key carbohydrates
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process discriminates among common carbohydrates
    graphic, written or oral product or process relates the structural differences to the biological significance of selected carbohydrates
    graphic, written or oral product or process illustrates the common reactions of carbohydrates
    graphic, written or oral product or process recognizes the biological significance of chirality

  9. Correlate the structure to the functions of key lipids
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process discriminates among common lipids
    graphic, written or oral product or process relates the structural differences to the biological significance of selected lipids
    graphic, written or oral product or process illustrates the common reactions of lipids
    graphic, written or oral product or process discusses the structure and function of cellular membranes

  10. Examine carbohydrate metabolism
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies the major incoming and outgoing metabolites of aerobic and anaeorbic glycolysis, Krebs Cycle (citric acid), and electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation
    graphic, written or oral product or process discusses the impact of diabetes on metabolism
    graphic, written or oral product or process compares energy yield of various metabolic pathways
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains how oxidation and reduction are involved in metabolism
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies key precursors of carbohydrates
    graphic, written or oral product or process contrasts the general characteristics of catabolism and anabolism

  11. Examine protein and lipid metabolism
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies major incoming and outgoing metabolites of fatty acid oxidation
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies major incoming and outgoing metabolites of the urea cycle
    graphic, written or oral product or process identifies key precursors of proteins and lipids
    graphic, written or oral product or process compares energy yield of various metabolic pathways
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains how oxidation and reduction are involved in metabolism
    graphic, written or oral product or process discusses the impact of diabetes on metabolism

  12. Correlate the molecular structure and function of DNA and RNA to their roles in biological systems
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    in a laboratory or classroom setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process shows correlation between structure of DNA and RNA
    graphic, written or oral product or process describes the roles of the various RNA molecules in protein synthesis
    graphic, written or oral product or process explains the process of basic DNA replication
    graphic, written or oral product or process discusses the biological significance of RNA and DNA