Description
The course provides the students with a comprehensive overview of the chemistry of the major biomolecules. Structure, stereochemistry, properties, cellular and body distribution, and of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids are discussed. It also covers the catalytic s of enzymes (theories of enzyme action- enzyme kinetics- specificity- inhibition and regulation of enzyme activity), vitamins and coenzymes
Program
Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Objectives
- Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
Describe the Structure and stereochemistry of cellular biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and water and fat soluble vitamins.
Discuss the function of enzymes as biologic catalysts.
Summarize water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.
Correlate the structural aberrations or modifications of cellular biomolecules with disease conditions as well as therapeutic utility.
Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice
Classify carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids on the basis of their structure.
Compare between different factors affecting enzyme kinetics as well as enzyme inhibitors.
Contribute to planning and conducting research studies using appropriate methodologies.
Perform experiments to identify the properties of the compound classes studied.
Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
3.1 Gather and integrate information relevant to the applications of cell biochemistry.
Domain (4): Personal Practice
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills.
4.2 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team.
4.3 Use new technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills.
4.4 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.
