Biological Chemistry 1 (U00961)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : CHE-1-BCH

The course is designed to provide an introduction to the key chemical principles underpinning many biological processes. The main themes addressed by the course are the chemistry of biologically important functional groups; biological catalysis (enzyme kinetics - principles and examples); bioenergetics, bioelectrochemistry and metabolic reactions (the kinds of reactions catalysed by enzymes with extensive reference made to energetics and biocatalysis). Standard first course (usually with Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 (CHE-1-BCF) or Introduction to Chemistry of Biology 1 (CHE-1-ICB)) for students of Biological Sciences and other students requiring only one year of chemistry or intending to proceed to Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 (CHE-2-CLS).

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 (CHE-1-BCF), or Introduction to the Chemistry of Biology 1 (CHE-1-ICB); or by permission of the Head of School Chemistry.

? Prohibited combinations : Chemistry 1B (CHE-1-B), Chemistry 2X (CHE-2-X).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Service Courses for Biology, (School of Chemistry, Schedule L)

Other subject areas

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	09:00	09:50	Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	KB
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	KB
Lecture	Friday	09:00	09:50	KB

1 of the following 3 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	10:00	13:00	KB
Laboratory	We	10:00	13:00	KB
Laboratory	We	14:00	17:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Laboratory M 1000-1300 or W 1000-1300 or We 1400-1700 plus tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe and explain the principles of organic reaction mechanisms and their application to simple metabolic pathways
2. describe the basic principles of kinetics, the catalytic role of enzymes, bioenergetics, ionic solutions and reduction-oxidation
3. use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with the material covered in the course
4. use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results
5. write clear, succinct laboratory reports