OVERVIEW

The course  is divided into two parts: a part of lessons in presence and one part, as support of the first, consisting of online classes

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

The aim of the course is both the acquisition of knowledge about the structure and function of proteins and enzymes proteins as the main pathways of carbohydrate, fat, and protein catabolism.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is done in blended. The lectures in presence are supported / supplemented by lectures recorded that the students can access online through the platform AulaWeb

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Biochemistry Myoglobin.  Hemoglobin. Enzymes: structure and function. Catabolism and anabolism: general concepts of the intermediate metabolism. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and glucose:  regulation. Lactate cycle. Krebs cycle. Strategies for ATP synthesis. Synthesis and degradation of glycogen. Oxidation of fatty acids. Chetonic bodies. Amino acids catabolism: urea cycle

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Catani, Savini, Guerrieri, Avigliano “Appunti di Biochimica per le lauree triennali” Editore: Piccin
Stefani, Taddei “Chimica biochimica e biologia applicata” Editore: Zanichelli

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIANLUCA DAMONTE (President)

PIETRO BALDELLI

CARLA COGO

MARIO PASSALACQUA

UMBERTO BENATTI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester - starting from march 2017

Class schedule

BIOCHEMISTRY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For the units with video lessons, self-assessment tests, which are designed to stimulate students in learning, are provided.  Self-assessment tests are useful also to verify the correct understanding, facilitating the preparation of the final exam, done in the presence.