- Docente: Valeria Righi
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Advanced Cosmetic Sciences (cod. 6755)
Learning outcomes
Basics in biochemistry
Course contents
Key concepts:
Biological molecules (biomolecules): The molecules fundamental to life, mainly consisting of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur.
Carbohydrates: Sugars that provide energy and have structural roles.
Lipids: Fats and oils that store energy and form cell membranes.
Proteins: Macromolecules essential for cell structure, function and regulation.
Nucleic acids: DNA and RNA, which contain genetic information.
Enzymes: Biological catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions.
Few words about Metabolism: Set of chemical reactions that take place in cells to produce energy and synthesise biomolecules.
Readings/Bibliography
Power Point presentations provided by the lecturer and downloadable from the virtual platform
For further university general biochemistry texts
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson with power point presentation and use of video
Assessment methods
not present
Teaching tools
PC, video projector, blackboard, computer programmes
Office hours
See the website of Valeria Righi
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.