| Course title | |||||
| 生化学 [Biochemistry] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 2～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01an2003 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 平林 哲也 [HIRABAYASHI Tetsuya] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course provides an overview of the chemical basis of biomolecules and covers topics on enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways, and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks. This lecture is the common subject of the Department of Biological Production. |
| Expected Learning |
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Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Illustrate the structure, function, and chemical reactivity of important biomolecules 2. Discuss the mechanisms of enzymes to drive reactions 3. Outline how and why cells and organisms regulate their metabolism Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ ) |
| Course schedule |
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1. Introduction to Biochemistry: Biomolecules and Water 2. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Protein Structure 3. Protein Function and Evolution: Hemoglobin, Immunoglobulin, and Molecular Motors 4. Enzymes: Biological Catalysts and Chemical Logic of Metabolism 5. Structure and Classification of Carbohydrates and Lipids 6. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis 7. Glycogen Metabolism and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway 8. The Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation 9. Lipid Metabolism I: Fatty Acids, Triacylglycerols, and Steroids 10. Lipid Metabolism II: Glycerophospholipids, Sphingolipids, and Eicosanoids 11. Biomembranes, Transport, and Membrane Proteins 12. Coordination of Energy Metabolism and Signal Transduction in Vertebrates 13. Metabolism of Nitrogenous Compounds 14. Nucleotide Metabolism 15. Summary and Final Exam |
| Prerequisites |
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Knowledge and concepts in basic biology, physiology, and genetics are assumed for this course. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the lecture handouts as well as the references specified below. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts to be distributed in the class. |
| References |
| Biochemistry (4th Edition) Matthews, et al., Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry (30th Edition) |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Your final grade in this course will be based on: 30% Participation 70% Quizzes, Assignments, and Final Exam |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| Protein, Enzyme, Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Metabolism |
| Office hours |
| Questions are welcome and encouraged during and after lecture, and via e-mail. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
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| Last update |
| 3/12/2020 6:09:52 PM |