TEMPLATE FOR COURSE SPECIFICATION
University: Khyber Medical University
Faculty: Muhammad Jaseem Khan / Shaikh Atif Mehmood
Course Specification
Programme(s) on which the course is given: BS Paramedics
Major or minor element of the programmes: Minor
Department offering the programme: Institute of Paramedical Sciences
Department offering the course: Institute of Paramedical Sciences
Academic year/Level: Fall Semester, 2012
Date of specification approval:
A. Basic information
Title: Biochemistry Code:
Credit Hours: 3+1 Lectures: 54
Practical: 36 Total: 90
B. Professional Information
1. Overall aims of course
i. To understand the chemical composition of macro and micro molecules of the cell
ii. To understand different biochemical reactions in cell
iii. To utilize their knowledge scientifically
2. Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
a. Knowledge and understanding:
i. Basic concepts of cell
ii. Basic concepts of Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins,
enzymes, hormones and minerals.
iii. Biochemical processes of absorption and digestion
b. Intellectual skills
i. Communication skills
ii. Expression skills
iii. Teaching skills
c. Professional and Practical Skills
i. Analyze different biochemical parameters
ii. Trouble shoot common problems in chemistry analyzer
iii. Prepare solutions of different concentrations
d. General and transferable skills
i. Diagnosis skills
ii. Good laboratory practices
iii. Scientific base approach
3. Contents:
Topic No. of Lecture Practical
Hours
Biochemical composition and functions of the cell 1 1 0
Cell membranes and their chemical composition 1 1 0
Importance of lipids and proteins in cell 1 1 0
membranes
Chemistry of signals and receptors 1 1 0
Membrane transport including active transport, 1 1 0
passive transport, simple and facilitated diffusion
Structure & Functions of Carbohydrates 6 2 4
Structure & Functions of Proteins 6 2 4
Structure & Functions of Lipids 10 2 8
Vitamins and their different types 3 1 2
Classification of vitamins, their chemical 4 2 2
structure & biochemical function
Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, 8 4 4
phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iodine, fluoride
Composition, function and daily secretion of 7 3 4
saliva, gastric juice, gastric acid(HCL),
pancreatic juice, bile, and intestinal secretion
Digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic 2 2 0
acids and lipids
Absorption of vitamins and minerals Sodium, 2 2 0
potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, sulfur, iodine, fluoride
Endergonic and exergonic reactions, their 1 1 0
coupling through ATP
Biologic Oxidation and reduction 2 2 0
potential, enzymes and coenzymes of biologic 1 1 0
oxidation and reduction
Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation, 3 3 0
components of respiratory chain, electron carriers
ATP synthesis coupled with electron flow, 4 4 0
phosphorylation of ADP coupled to electron
transfer
Ionization of water, week acids and bases. 1 1 0
pH and pH scale pK values 3 1 2
Body buffers and their mechanism of action 3 1 2
Acid base regulation in human body 1 1 0
Biochemical mechanisms for control of water and 1 1 0
electrolyte balance
Types of particles in solution 5 1 4
Importance of selectively permeable membranes, 2 2 0
osmosis and osmotic pressure, surface tension,
viscosity
Structure & composition, Secretion, Mechanism 10 10 0
of action of hormones
4. Teaching and Learning Methods:
a. Lectures (PPT/PDF)
b. Presentations/Quizzes
c. Assignments
d. Practicals
5. Student Assessment Methods
a. Presentations to access student communication skills.
b. Assignments to access student writing and intellectual skills.
c. Mid-term exam to access student knowledge and understanding.
d. Final term exam to access learning outcomes.
Assessment Schedule
Assessment 1 Class test Week 2nd
Assessment 2 Class test Week 5th
Assessment 3 Class test Week 8th
Assessment 4 Mid-term Week 9th
Assessment 5 Assignment Week 11th
Assessment 6 Class test Week 14th
Assessment 7 Final term Week 20th
Weighting of assessments
Mid-term examination 30 %
Final-term examination 50 %
Class test/Assignment/Presentation 20 %
Total 100 %
6. Lists of references
a. Course notes: Class lectures (PPT)
b. Essential books (text books)
i. Essentials of Medical Biochemistry Vol. I and II
By Mushtaq Ahmad
ii.Instant Biochemistry By Faiq Ahmed
c. Recommended books
i. Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry
ii. Biochemistry By Lubert Stryer
iii. Lehninger- Principles of Biochemistry
7. Facilities required for teaching and learning
I. Multimedia
II. Text Books
III. Recommended Books
IV. Lab. Reagents
V. Printer
VI. Photostat facility
Course coordinator: Head of Department
Date: 13/11/2012
