Basics of Biochemistry

To begin, students gain the fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology necessary to learn biochemistry. Next, they learn about structures, functions, and metabolisms of biological molecules,including carbohydrates, lipids,amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. In addition, students learn about functions of various proteins, mechanisms of gene expression, functions of vitamins and minerals in the body, and how hormones regulate the homeostasis.

carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, protein, enzyme, gene, chromosome

The class plan is as follows (lecture materials will be uploaded to eALPS by the day before the lecture. Students are requested to download them):
Week 1: Understanding the fundamentals of learning biochemistry
Week 2: Understanding an outline of biological substances and the functions of cells
Week 3: Understanding enzymes and chemical reactions in the body
Weeks 4, 5: Understanding the classification, structures, functions, and metabolisms of carbohydrates in the body
Weeks 6, 7: Understanding the classification, structures, functions, and metabolisms of lipids in the body
Weeks 8, 9: Understanding the classification, structures, functions, and metabolisms of amino acids and proteins
Week 10: Understanding the functions of various proteins
Week 11: Understanding the structures and functions of nucleic acids
Weeks 12, 13: Understanding genetic information and the regulation of gene expression
Week 14: Understanding the functions of vitamins and minerals
Week 15: Understanding the functions of hormones and signal transduction in cells

Syllabus (Japanese site only)