Module Name Biochemistry
Module level, if applicable 1st  year
Code, if applicable SFA-215
Semester (s) in which the module is taught Second semester
Person responsible for the module apt. Sista Werdyani, M. Biotech. 
Lecturer(s) apt. Rochmy Istikharah, M.Si.

apt. Sista Werdyani, M. Biotech.
Language English- Indonesia
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course
Types of teaching and learning Class size Attendance time (hours per week per semester) Forms of active participation Workload
Teaching 50 3 Collaborative discussion Lecture: 3 (hour) x 14 (meeting) 52
Discussion and Presentation Presentation Preparation and follow up 5 (hour) x 14 (self-learning) 70
Total workload 122 hours
ECTS 4.36 ECTS
Credit points 3 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75% (according to UII regulation). Final score is evaluated based on assignment and reports (40%) and exam (60%)  
Recommended prerequisites Organic Chemistry
Related course –
Module objectives/intended learning By the end of this course students should be able to:

  1. Explain metabolism parameters, generation of ATP, and carbohydrate metabolism in human
  2. Explain lipid metabolism, protein metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and macro mineral metabolism in healthy humans and the role of transition metals in biochemistry
  3. Integrate between carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism in the fed and fasting condition
  4. Apply basic knowledge of biochemistry in conditions of obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and malnutrition
  5. Apply clinical and Islamic concepts related to ethanol metabolism
  6. Contribute in teamwork to solve biochemical cases in various clinical conditions
Content The course will cover: 

The concepts of metabolism and metabolic parameters, generation of ATP, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, protein metabolism, integration metabolism in the fed and fasting condition, mineral metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and ethanol metabolism
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Mid-term, Final term, presentation, quiz, assignment, and collaborative discussion
Media employed Text books, slides (power points), and video
Reading lists
  1. Rodwell V. W., Bender D. A., Botham K. M., Kennelly P. J., Weil P. A., 2018, Harper’s Biochemistry 31st Edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, New York
  2. Lieberman M and Peet A, 2018, Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach 5th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia
  3. Ferrier D. R., 2014, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 6th Ed., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins