Course Title: Biochemistry

Course Code: CLSC 211

Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Sakaka- Qurayyat)

Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences

College: Applied Medical Sciences

Institution: Jouf University

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Table of Contents

A. Course Identification ........................................................................................................ 3

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) .................................................................................. 3

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes ................................................................. 3

1. Course Description ..................................................................................................................... 3

2. Course Main Objective ................................................................................................................ 3

3. Course Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................................... 4

C. Course Content .................................................................................................................. 4

D. Teaching and Assessment ................................................................................................ 5

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment

Methods ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2. Assessment Tasks for Students ................................................................................................... 5

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ................................................................. 5

F. Learning Resources and Facilities .................................................................................. 6

1.Learning Resources ...................................................................................................................... 6

2. Facilities Required ....................................................................................................................... 6

G. Course Quality Evaluation .............................................................................................. 6

H. Specification Approval Data ........................................................................................... 7

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A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 3 (3+1+0)

2. Course type

a. University College Department √ Others

b. Required √ Elective

3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level 3 \ 2nd Year

4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Nil

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any): Nil

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No Mode of Instruction Contact

Hours Percentage

1 Traditional classroom (Lectures and Practical) 4 100% 2 Blended

3 E-learning

4 Distance learning

5 Other

7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Contact Hours

1 Lecture 45

2 Laboratory/Studio 30

3 Tutorial -

4 Others (specify) -

Total 75

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

1. Course Description Biochemistry is the study of the molecules of life and centers on four key groups of

biomolecules: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. The course focus on the

principal classes of biomolecules and their structural and metabolic interrelationships. Topics addressing classification and functions of hormones, vitamins and minerals will be introduced

briefly.

2. Course Main Objective 1. Introduce the student to the language of biochemistry.

2. Illustrate how the chemical principles learned in general and organic chemistry apply

to biological situations

3. Bring each student to a general understanding of and appreciation for the major biomolecules.

4. Have an understanding of the major metabolic pathways and their regulation and

interaction.

5. Develop an awareness of how biochemical principles apply to various cross disciplinary areas of research.

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3. Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course the student will be:

CLOs Aligned PLOs

1 Knowledge and Understanding

1.1 Outline the principles, main concepts, theories and terms

in biochemistry.

Outline the principles,

main concepts, theories and terms in clinical

laboratory sciences.

1.3 Recognize the normal organs functions of basic

biomolecules and their metabolic interrelations

Recognize the normal

organs functions and mechanisms of various

pathological conditions

precisely

2 Skills:

2.1 Apply the basic experiments and techniques in the fields

of biochemistry in safe and effective way

Apply the basic

experiments and

techniques in the major fields of clinical

laboratories and scientific

research in safe and

effective way.

C. Course Content:

No List of Topics Contact Hours

1 Course introductions Fundamental concepts of Biochemistry Cell Structure and functions

Water and pH

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2 Amino Acids Protein Structure Protein Function & Enzymes

3

3 Chemistry of carbohydrates Chemistry of Lipids Chemistry of Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)

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4 Bioenergetics 3

5 Carbohydrate Metabolism 9

6 Lipid Metabolism 6

7 Overview of amino acids metabolism 3

8 Mechanisms of hormone action Classification and functions of vitamins

6

9 Minerals

3

Total 45

No. List of Topics (Practical) 1 Laboratory Safety

Chemicals and Glassware

2

2 Units of measurements 2

3 Reagent grade water 2

4 pH

Preparation of solutions and buffers

4

5

5 Carbohydrate identification tests

Molisch test

Iodine test

4

6 Carbohydrate identification tests

Benedict test

2

7 Determination of glucose in the blood 2

8 Protein identification tests

Lowry test

2

9 Protein identification tests

Ninhydrin test

2

10 Determination of protein in the blood. 2

11 Determination of Cholesterol in the blood 2

12 Overnight Plasma appearance test 2

13 Lipoprotein electrophoresis 2

Total 30

D. Teaching and Assessment 1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and

Assessment Methods

Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching

Strategies Assessment Methods

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding

1.1

Outline the principles, main concepts, theories

and terms in biochemistry.

Interactive

lectures. Blackboard

activities

Written exams and quizzes

(Quizzes and electronic exam by Blackboard in case

of distance learning)

1.3

Recognize the normal organs functions of basic

biomolecules and their metabolic interrelations

Interactive

lectures. Blackboard

activities

Written exams and quizzes

(Quizzes and electronic exam by Blackboard in case

of distance learning) 2.0 Skills:

2.1

Apply the basic experiments and techniques in

the fields of biochemistry in safe and effective

way

Practical work, Practical exam

2. Assessment Tasks for Students

# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total Assessment Score

1 First Mid. Term. Exam (Written exams) 5 7.5%

2 Second Mid. Term. Exam (Written exams) 12 7.5%

3 Quizzes 2-13 5%

4 Practical exam 15 30%

5 Final Exam 16 50%

Total 100% *Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice: Office hours: 6 hours/ week

Academic advice 6 hours/ week

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F. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. Learning Resources

Required Textbooks

1. Ferrier Denise. Lippincott's illustrated reviews: Biochemistry, 7th

edition, Wolters Kluwer. 2017. 2. Rodwell Victor, et al. Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 31th editio

McGraw-Hill. 2018. 3. Nelson, D and Cox, M. Leininger Principles of Biochemistry, 7

edition., W.H. Freeman and company. 2017.

Essential References

Materials

1. Journal of biological chemistry (https://www.jbc.org/) 2. Biochemistry (https://pubs.acs.org/journal/bichaw)

3. Biochemical Journal (https://portlandpress.com/biochemj)

Electronic Materials The medical biochemistry page (online textbook) https://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/

Other Learning

Materials

1. MIT open courseware. Biological Chemistry I (https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-07sc-biological-chemistry-i-

fall-2013/)

2. MIT open courseware. Biological Chemistry II

(https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-08j-biological-chemistry-ii-spring-2016/)

3. MIT open courseware. Biochemistry laboratory

(https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-36-biochemistry-laboratory-

spring-2009/) 4. The medical biochemistry page (online textbook)

https://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/

2. Facilities Required

Item Resources

Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration

rooms/labs, etc.) - Classroom (with at least 30 seats with multimedia)

- laboratories (Biochemistry Lab)

Technology Resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software,

etc.)

- Computer

- Data show

- Smart Board

- Network for technology transfer.

Other Resources (Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory

equipment is required, list requirements or

attach a list) -Nil

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation Areas/Issues

Evaluators Evaluation Methods

Student evaluation of the quality of

learning experience in the program Students

Indirect:

Questionnaire

Auding by another faculty members Faculty member Direct:

Report

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Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning

outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)

Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)

Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

Council / Committee Departmental Council

Reference No. 9

Date 4\4\2021

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Appendix:

Learning outcome assessment- Biochemistry (CLSC 211)

1.Alignment of course learning outcomes with its of assessment tasks for Biochemistry (CLSC

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TOTAL 7.5 7.5 5 30 50 100

* (NQF) National Qualifications Framework

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CLSC Program learning Outcomes Mapping Matrix Align the program learning outcomes with program courses, according to the following desired levels of

performance (I = Introduced P = Practiced M = Master)

Levels

Course code

& No.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and

understanding Skills Values

K1 K2 K3 K4 S.1 S.2 S.3 S.4 V.1 V.2 V.3

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PHYS 211 I P I

ANA 221 I P I I

CLSC 211 I I I

CLSC 212 I I I

CLSC 251 I I I

CLSC 252 I I I

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CLSC 221 I P I

CLSC 222 I I I

CLSC 241 I P I

CLSC 242 I I I

CLSC 213 I I I

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CLSC 321 P P P

CLSC 322 P P P

CLSC 311 P P P

CLSC 323 P P P

CLSC 341 P P P

CLSC 324 P P P

CLSC 325 P P P

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CLSC 331 P P P P

CLSC 332 P P P

CLSC 351 P P P P

CLSC 352 P P P P

CLSC 326 P P P

CLSC 312 P P P

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CLSC 411 M M M M

CLSC 431 M M M M

CLSC 432 M M M

CLSC 451 M M M M

CLSC 441 M M M

CLSC 412 M M M M

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CLSC 452 M M M

CLSC 433 M M M M

CLSC 434 M M M M

CLSC 413 M M M M

CLSC 421 M M M M

CLSC 422 M M M M