Bioorganic Chemistry

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Learning bioorganic structures (Amino Acids, Polypeptides, Polynucleotides, Enzymes and Coenzymes) and examining their reactions

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry
2) Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry
3) Bioorganic Chemistry of Amino Acids and Polypeptides
4) Bioorganic Chemistry of Amino Acids and Polypeptides
5) Bioorganic Chemistry of the Phosphate Groups and Polynucleotides
6) Bioorganic Chemistry of the Phosphate Groups and Polynucleotides
7) Enzyme Chemistry
8) Midterm exam/Assessment
9) Enzyme Chemistry
10) Enzyme Chemistry
11) Enzyme Models
12) Enzyme Models
13) Metal Ions
14) Coenzyme Chemistry
15) Coenzyme Chemistry
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Bioorganic Chemistry, Prof. Hermann Dugas

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required