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self-reliance among the less privilege of the Philippine society.
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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : BS9 5. Course Description:

2. Course Title : Biology Chemistry This course in Biology aims to allow the students explore and understand biological Chemistry its
3. Credit Units : 5 units scope and its importance. Moreover, this course enable students to identify molecules of living
4. Prerequisite : None organisms, understand and internalize the dynamics of life.

Course Objectives:

1. To explore and be more knowledgeable about Biology Chemistry and its application on Life.
2. To identify and discuss the importance of Biochemistry.
3. To be well informed about the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and the structure and dynamics of important cellular components.
4. To describe the Molecular architecture of living matter.
5. To manifest in-deep understanding about the properties and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and other biochemical compounds.
6. To develop techniques and skills in qualitative and quantitative tests on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
7. To create key values and shared visions through guided actions when dealing chemistry of life.

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Time Learning Content / Topics No. of Course Competencies Activity and Values Integration Evaluation Suggested References
Frame Hours Learning Approach

Week I. Orientation: Familiarization and

internalization of:  Interpret information to create a Bite-size approach  Takes pride for being a Oral recitation DCC Handbook
culture of ethical standards DCC student. Revised 2009
1. VMG 1 within organizations and Will and sacrifice  Respect to authority Value
communities. approach  Student manifest assessment
2. School policies and regulations  Implement school policies and obedience to school
procedures. policies, rules, laws and Quiz
1 regulations.

II. Introduction to Biochemistry

Lecture- Biochemistry by: Mathews,
1. The Cell 1  Demonstrate understanding Discussion Christopher K., et. al.,2000
about the cells as basic
2. Biochemistry Terms 1 fundamental unit of life. Power point  Self awareness on body Assignment Basics of Biochemistry By
presentation system processes. Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
3. The Elements of Life 1  Manifest in-deep understanding
of the key terms used in Visual aid Laboratory Manual in
4. Bio-molecules to Cells 1 biochemistry. presentation  Knowledgeable Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004
Open forum

III. Scope of Biochemistry

Lecture- Biochemistry by: Mathews,
1. What is Biochemistry?  To display comprehensive Discussion  Sincerity and open- Christopher K., et. al.,2000
1 perception on what is mindedness Reflection
2. Biochemistry as a chemical biochemistry and its scope. Power point/visual paper Basics of Biochemistry By
2 science 2  Manifest in-depth understanding aid presentation  Patience and Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
on biochemistry as a chemical perseverance Quiz
3. Biochemistry as a biological science. Open forum Laboratory Manual in
Science 2  Identify biochemistry as a  Self-confidence Prelim Exam Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
biological science. Review Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004

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Time Learning Content / Topics
Frame
Week IV. Molecular Architecture of Living
matter:
1. Nucleic acids
a. Nature of nucleic acids
b. Primary structure of nucleic
acids
c. Secondary and tertiary
3 structure of nucleic acids
d. Biological functions of
nucleic acids
2. Proteins
a. Amino acids (structure and
properties
b. Peptides and peptide bonds
c. Polypeptides
d. Dimensional structures
e. Protein in motion
3. Carbohydrates
a. Monosaccharides
b. Derivatives of
monosaccharides
c. Olygosaccharides
4 d. Polysaccharides
e. Glycoprotein
4. Lipids, Membranes and Cellular
Transport
a. Molecular Structure and
Behavior of Lipids
b. Lipid Constituents of
Biological membranes
c. Structure and Properties of
Membranes and Membrane
proteins
d. Transport across
membranes
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No. of Course Competencies
Hours
 Describe the nature of nucleic
acids and its structures.
2  Identify the biological
functions of nucleic acids.
 Manifest understanding on
proteins’ properties and
structures.
 Demonstrate peptides and
peptide bonds.
3  Discuss what are these
polypeptides, dimensional
structures and protein in
motion.
 Manifest understanding about
carbohydrates.
 Discuss and describe the
2 kinds of carbohydrates.
 Study the glycoprotein
activities.
 Explain and illustrate
molecular structure and
behavior of lipids.
 Identify lipid constituents of
3 biological membranes.
 Talk about the structure and
properties of membranes.
 Recognize the transport
process across membranes.
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Activity and Learning Values Integration
Approach
Lecture- Discussion  Sharing and
appreciating one’s effort
Power point/visual aid
presentation
 Self-confidence
Open Forum  Open-mindedness
 Sincerity
 Self-reliance
Lecture- Discussion  Showing consideration
on the feelings of others
Power point/ visual aid
 Self-reliance
presentation
 Living organism
Question and answer
chemistry awareness
portion
 Unity
Review
 Teamwork
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Evaluation Suggested References
Picture Biochemistry by: Mathews,
analysis Christopher K., et. al.,2000
Quiz Basics of Biochemistry By
Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
Graded Laboratory Manual in
recitation Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004
Assignment
Oral recitation
Biochemistry by: Mathews,
Christopher K., et. al.,2000
Seat work
Basics of Biochemistry By
Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
Assignment
Laboratory Manual in
Mid-term
Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
Exam
Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004
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Time Learning Content / Topics No. of Course Competencies Activity and Values Integration Evaluation Suggested References
Frame Hours Learning Approach

Week V. Dynamics of Life: Catalysis and

Control of Biochemical Reactions
(Enzymes: Biological catalyst)

1. The role of enzymes

2. Enzymes as catalyst
3. Enzyme inhibition
5 4. Coenzymes and Vitamins
VI. Dynamics of Life: Energy,
Biosynthesis and Utilization of
precursors
5. Carbohydrates Metabolism I
6. Anaerobic Processes in
generating metabolic energy
7. Oxidative Processes
 Manifest understanding about Lecture-Discussion  Sharing and Quiz Biochemistry by: Mathews,
2 the role of enzymes on chemical appreciating one’s effort Christopher K., et. al.,2000
reaction.
 Discuss if how the enzymes  Respect on the opinion Oral recitation
Power point/ visual
work as a catalyst. aid presentation of others Basics of Biochemistry By
Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
 Honesty Seat work
Open forum
 Sincerity Laboratory Manual in
 Describe carbohydrate Assignment Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
3 metabolism I.  Self-reliance Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004
 Explain anaerobic activity of
generating metabolic energy.
 Understand the oxidative
process

VII. Dynamics of Life: Energy,

Biosynthesis and Utilization of Biochemistry by: Mathews,
Christopher K., et. al.,2000
precursors Lecture-
 Manifest in-deep understanding Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work
8. Electron Transport, 2 about electron transport, mindedness Basics of Biochemistry By
6 Oxidative phosphorylation oxidative phosphorylation, and Power point/ visual Reflection Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
and Oxygen Metabolism oxygen metabolism. aid presentation  Patience and paper
9. Cabohydrates metabolism II:  Demonstrate the process of perseverance
2 photosynthesis. Open forum Semi-final Laboratory Manual in
photosynthesis exam Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
 Give details on how fatty acids  Self-confidence
10. Lipid Metabolism I: Fatty 1 and proteins are metabolized Review Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004
Acids, Proteins

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Time Learning Content / Topics No. of Course Competencies Activity and Values Integration Evaluation Suggested References
Frame Hours Learning Approach

Week VIII. Dynamics of Life: Energy,

Biosynthesis and Utilization of
precursors

11. Lipid Metabolism II: Membrane

lipids, Steroids, Isoprenoids and
Eicosanoids
7 12. Metabolism of Nitrogenous
Compounds: Principles of
Biosynthesis
13. Utilization and Turnover
2  Talk about and understand
membrane lipids, steroids,
2 isoprenoids and eicosanoids.
1  Discuss the principles of
biosynthesis study its utilization
and turn-over.
Lecture-Discussion  Self-discipline, patience
and perseverance
Power point/ visual
aid presentation  Open-mindedness
Open forum  Self awareness on body
system processes.
 Knowledgeable
Graded Biochemistry by: Mathews,
recitation Christopher K., et. al.,2000
Quiz Basics of Biochemistry By
Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
Assignment
Laboratory Manual in
Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004

IX. Dynamics of Life: Energy,

Biosynthesis and Utilization of
precursors Biochemistry by: Mathews,
Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work Christopher K., et. al.,2000
14. Metabolism of Nitrogenous 2  Describe the metabolism of mindedness
Compounds nitrogenous compounds. Power point/ visual Oral recitation Basics of Biochemistry By
8 15. Metabolism of amino acids 2  Explain amino acids metabolism aid presentation  Unity Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
16. Neurotransmitters 1 processes. Reflection
 Define and understand what are Open forum  Teamwork paper Laboratory Manual in
neurotransmitters. Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
 Self-confidence Tests Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004

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Frame Hours Learning Approach

Week X. Dynamics of Life: Energy,

Biosynthesis and Utilization of
precursors
17. Nucleotide Metabolism
18. Metabolic Coordination,
Metabolic Control
9 19. signal Transduction)
Power point/ visual  Students help others Reflection paper Biochemistry by: Mathews,
aid presentation develop their potentials Christopher K., et. al.,2000
 Manifest understanding about Graded oral
1 nucleotide metabolism. Lecture –  Showing consideration recitation Basics of Biochemistry By
2 Discussion on the feelings of Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008
 Discuss and internalize the others Project
2 meaning and functions of Open forum Laboratory Manual in
metabolic control and signal  Respect of individual Departmental Biochemistry By: Figueroa,
transduction. Review differences Test Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004

TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 54

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Textbooks:

Biochemistry by: Mathews, Christopher K., et. al.,2000

Basics of Biochemistry By Ram Naresh Mahalinga, 2008

Laboratory Manual in Biochemistry By: Figueroa, Lolibeth V., et. al., 2004

Course Evaluation:

The passing grade of the total scores is from the following:

Assignment 5%
Quizzes 10%
Recitation 10%
Research (compilation/plates) 15%
Major Exams 30%
Final Exams 30%
TOTAL 100%

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