Biochemistry

Subject Code : SFA-215

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Module Name Biochemistry Types of teaching and learning Teaching & Discussion
Code, if applicable SFA-215 Class size 50
Semester 2 (Second) Attendance time (hours per week per semester) 3 h
Person responsible for the module apt. Sista Werdyani, M. Biotech. Forms of active participation Collaborative discussion & Presentation
Lecturer(s) apt. Rochmy Istikharah, M.Si.

apt. Sista Werdyani, M. Biotech.

Workload Lecture: 3 (hour) x 14 (meeting) = 52

Preparation and follow up 5 (hour) x 14 (self-learning) = 70
Language English- Indonesia Total workload 122 Workload
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course 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 Biochemistry
Related course –
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Mid-term, Final term, presentation, quiz, assignment, and collaborative discussion

By the end of this course students should be able to:

  • Explain metabolism parameters, generation of ATP, and carbohydrate metabolism in human
  • Explain lipid metabolism, protein metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and macro mineral metabolism in healthy humans and the role of transition metals in biochemistry
  • Integrate between carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism in the fed and fasting condition
  • Apply basic knowledge of biochemistry in conditions of obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and malnutrition
  • Apply clinical and Islamic concepts related to ethanol metabolism
  • Contribute in teamwork to solve biochemical cases in various clinical conditions

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

Text books, slides (power points), and video

  • 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
  • Lieberman M and Peet A, 2018, Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach 5th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia
  • Ferrier D. R., 2014, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 6th Ed., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins