Principles of Biochemistry (2016/2017)

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide the scientific knowledge on the molecular components of the cell , the biochemical processes related to the metabolism , the kinetics and regulation of enzymes. The purpose of the course is therefore to provide students with the basis for the understanding of the molecular mechanisms that allow to convert available energy sources in the environment to chemical energy to be used for cell metabolism.

The chemical elements of life and cellular organization
The macromolecules
Proteins : three-dimensional structure and function
The properties of enzymes and enzyme kinetics
Molecular mechanisms of enzymes
Carbohydrates and lipids
The metabolism
Glycolysis , the citric acid cycle and Gluconeogenesis
Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation
Photosynthesis and solar energy conversion
The beta- oxidation of fatty acids and lipid metabolism
Metabolism of amino acids

oral examination

STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2016/2017