Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
5.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL , Cód. 918423.
Lecturer
- Cecília de Melo Correia Baptista (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds.
Objectives
An overview of the structure, properties and metabolism of the biological molecules and its functions in living cells. The metabolism of these molecules: carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Nucleic acids and informational nature of genetic processes.
Program
1 Biological molecules: structure, properties, isolation and
characterization.
2 Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Enzymes and nucleic acids.
3 Energy, ATP cycle and biosynthesis.
4 Metabolism of the main biological molecules.
5 Connections between the main metabolic pathways.
Evaluation Methodology
Laboratory continuous assessment.
Written laboratory test. Final theoretical examination.
Bibliography
- Caret, R. e Topping, J. e Denniston, K. (2004). General, Organic and Biochemistry. New York: Mc-Graw Hill
- Halpern, M. e Freire, A. e Quintas, A. (2008). Bioquímica - Organização Molecular da Vida. Lisboa: Lidel - Edições Técnicas
- Voet, J. e Voet, D. (2011). Biochemistry . New York: John Wiley & Sons
Teaching Method
Lectures and laboratory classes.
Software used in class
