78942 - Biochemistry

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student possesses basic knowledge of biochemistry and in particular acquires knowledge on: structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and other biomolecules; enzymes and coenzymes; metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds; biochemistry and metabolic interactions of tissues and organs, hormonal regulation and metabolic adaptations.

Course contents

CHEMISTRY
Matter
Atoms and periodic table
The chemical bond
Compounds, chemical reactions and stoichiometry
Solids, liquids and gases
Energy, reaction speed and chemical equilibrium
The solutions
Acids, bases and salts
pH and buffer solutions
Elements of organic chemistry

BIOCHEMISTRY
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Amino acids and proteins
Enzymes
Nucleotides and nucleic acids
Introduction to metabolism
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds
Energy production in the mitochondria
Communication between cells, hormones and signal transduction
Metabolism integration
Elements of food science

Readings/Bibliography

Massimo Stefani Niccolò Taddei

Chimica & Biochimica

2017 Zanichelli, ISBN: 9788808656711

Teaching methods

Frontal tuitions

Assessment methods

Registration for the exam is mandatory through Alma Esami (each course in the Integrated Course has its own list on Alma Esami).

By the exam session, which begins in January and ends in September of the relevant academic year, students must have passed all three components of the Integrated Course. Alternatively, to pass the exam, students must repeat all three components the following academic year.

The final exam in Biochemistry consists of a multiple-choice and true/false test in the computer lab.

The criterion for integrating the grade into the final overall assessment of the Integrated Course is the weighted average (Average Grade) based on credits.

Students with learning disabilities and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti ) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be agreed upon. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the teacher, who will evaluate the adequacy of the measures taking into account the educational objectives.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations and educational videos will be shown during the lectures. Teaching materials deemed useful for preparation and supplementary learning will be made available online on the University platform virtuale.unibo.it.

Office hours

See the website of Antonello Lorenzini