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College of dentistry
Course Syllabus
Course Code
Course Information
Biochemistry
113 BCH
Prerequisites
None
Year / Level
First Year ( First Semester)
Course Website
N/A
Course Instructor
Dr. Mohammed Golam Rasul
Office Location
N/A
Office Phone #
N/A
Course Title
Office Hours
E-mail
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm
golamrasul2006@yahoo.co.in
Teaching assistant(s)
Course Description
Determine in a serum/plasma sample and learn thoroughly all the practical aspects
cholesterol, Triaglycerol, lipoproteins, Vitamin C, Calcium, Fluoride, glucose in blood,
blood urea.
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Course objective
To give the dental students the practical knowledge of biochemistry related to dentistry and
medicine.
Title
Textbook
1. Lab manual, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry
Fourth Edition, , A Textbook of BIOCHEMISTRY for Dental
Students
2. Harpers Biochemistry, 28th Edition, 2009 ( Reference)
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ISBN: 0071625917 / 978-0-07-162591-3
Author(s)
1. Pamela C. Champe, Richard A. Harvey PhD and Denise R.
Ferrier, Robert K. MURRAY, Harbans Lal
2.
Publisher
Year
Edition
R.K. Murray, V.E. Rodwell, David Bender, Kathleen M.
Botham, P.Anthony Weil, Peter J. Kennelly
1. J.B.Lippincott, CBS
2. McGraw-Hill Medical
2007, 2006
2009
Fourth, Third
28th
Book Website
Assessment tools for 1st semester:
The following percentages (%) of the total grade will be assigned:
Theoretical part ……………………………….…………..………………50%
Practical part ………………………………………………………………50%
In-course assessments……………………………………………….... 60%
o Midterm written examination ……..…20%
o practical assessments ………. ……..30%
o Behavior and attitude ………..……….5%
o Research ……………………………...2%
o Home work …………………………...1%
o Presentation …………………………..1%
o Quiz….. ……………………………..…1%
Final examination …………………..…………………………………….40 %
o Final practical examination …………10%
o Final written examination ……………30%
Teaching & Learning Methods
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Duration: 14 weeks / semester
Theory: 14 hours/ semester, 1 hour week
Practical’s: 42 hours / semester, 3 hour per week.
Tutorials: 8 hours/ semester, 1 hour per 3 week
Course Policies
Attendance: Most, but not all, of the material covered in the lectures can be found in the text book.
However you must attend lectures and take good notes to appreciate what has been covered. During
your attendance the lectures tray to participate in class discussions, ask questions and record the
careful notes.
Late assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will receive a penalty
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of one grade step if they are handed in less than one day (24 hours) late. Your assignments will receive an
additional grade step deduction for each day they are late (assignments that are between 24 and 48 hours late
will receive a penalty of two grade steps. This includes weekends and holidays. No assignments will be
accepted after they are one week late. Hard copies of late assignments must be turned into my office. You
should also email me a copy to verify the time at which it was completed.
Academic honesty: College policies on academic honesty apply to this course. All work is to be done on an
individual basis, and collaboration is not permitted. You may have someone who is not enrolled in this course
proofread your papers for clarity, but you may not seek outside help regarding your paper’s content. You will
be required to submit a signed copy of the College honor pledge with your short paper and your final paper.
Discussion: Since this course is discussion-based, your active participation is required. Take careful
notes, read required materials before and after class and don’t let your reading pile up. In order to
promote open and meaningful discussion, it is important to maintain an atmosphere in which
everyone feels respected and comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Remember to avoid
interrupting your classmates and do not attack them personally. Be critical of arguments, not of
individuals. If you ever are feeling uncomfortable in discussion, please come talk to me.
Useful Resources
Lab Manual
Course Content
Week
Topics
Tutor
Theory:
1st week
Biochemistry Introduction
2nd & 3rd
week
Basis Biochemical Reactions & Acid-Base Relationship
4th week
Enzyme
th
Dr. Mohammed.
Golam Rasul
th
5 &6
week
Nutrition
Haj Holiday
7th week
Blood
Mid-term Exam
8th & 9th
week
Metabolism
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10th week
11th &12th
week
13th & 14th
week
Laboratory:
Lipid chemistry
Genetic Materials
Protein Biosynthesis
1st week
Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry and Lab. safety
2nd week
Pipettes and centrifuges
3rd week
Centrifuges
5th week
pH and Chemical Buffers
6th week
Identification of an unknown solutions of carbohydrates
7th week
Qualititative tests of lipids
8th week
Spectrophotometer
9th week
Determination of maximum absorption band.
Demonstration of Beer-Lambert’s Law.
10th week
Assay of Protein concentration in serum
11th week
Assay of Albumin in serum ( Dye-binding method )
12th week
Assay of Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in serum
13th & 14th
week
Determination of serum glucose
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Additional Notes
There will be four (4) 15 - 20 minute long quizzes throughout the term. Each quiz will be worth 10%
of your final mark. The material covered in the quizzes will include all lectures prior to the quiz but
not including the content of the previous quiz.
Final exam: The final exam will be worth 60% of your final mark. It will include all material
covered during the course, including the last lecture.
I am available along the day, so you should fell free to contact me for any further information,
I will feel happy, only if you attended my lecture.
Good luck with all my best
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