Chemistry/Biochemistry
Module: FUNDAMENTALS
Matter: CHEMISTRY
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
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Head instructor
Dr. Miguel Angel MATEOS - mamateos@uic.es
Office hours
Students can make an appointment with the teacher when they deem convenient through the email: jperezv@uic.es
The subject of Chemistry-Biochemistry is vital for the understanding of most biological phenomena. The subject covers from the study of the composition of the matter, and the reactions that can take place between different compounds, until the study of the structure and functionality of some of the most important macromolecules from the biological point of view.
There are no prerequisites.
The objectives of the subject are:
1. Acquire the fundamental basic knowledge related to the atomic and molecular structure.
2. Know the chemical reactions in terms of thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical equilibrium.
3. Have a global vision of organic chemistry.
4. Understand the functioning and organization of the main macromolecules that constitute living matter.
By completing this course the student should be able to acquire basic scientific knowledge on the subject of Chemistry and be able to solve the exercises and problems raised throughout the agenda by using the necessary tools and methodologies. In the same way, you should be able to perform a job efficiently and safely in the laboratory. You must also have acquired the necessary knowledge to know how to search for the necessary information, synthesize it and assimilate the concepts.
DIDÁTICA UNIT I: CHEMISTRY.
1. History and fundamental concepts of chemistry.
2. Atomic and molecular structure.
- Evolution of the atomic model.
3. The Periodic Table.
4. Chemical reactions.
- Molar quantities.
- Stoichiometry
5. Chemical link
- Ionic bond.
- Covalent bond.
- Metal link.
6. Thermodynamics.
7. Chemical equilibrium
- Acid / base reactions.
- Precipitation reactions.
- Reduction / oxidation reactions.
- Hydrolysis.
DIDACTIC UNIT II: BIOCHEMISTRY.
8. Introduction to organic molecules.
9. Biochemistry and structure of proteins.
10. Reactions catalyzed by enzymes.
-Features of enzymes.
-Kinetic enzyme.
11. Biochemistry and structure of nucleic acids.
12. Bioenergetics and metabolism.
1. Magisterial classes.
2. Cooperative learning.
3. Preparation and realization of evaluable activities.
4. Autonomous study and exercise work.
Participation in class and activities: 10%
Laboratory practices: 10%
Partial exam: 20%
Final exam: 60%
It is essential to obtain more than 4.5 points in the final exam in order to pass the subject.
Important considerations:
Chang, Raymond. Química. 11ª ed. McGraw-Hill, 2013.
Lehninger. Principios de Bioquímica. 4ª ed. Nelson D. y Cox, M. Editorial Omega, 2005.
Stryer, Berg y Tymoczko. Bioquímica. 5ª ed. Ed. Reverté, 2002.
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