Chemistry and Biochemistry II

A BSc degree in Science

The Curricular Unit is taught in theoretical classes and in laboratory practical classes. In theoretical classes, the theoretical foundations necessary for the development of contents and the acquisition of defined skills are exposed. Students’ participation is sought in the adaptation of concepts to the resolution of concrete situations, and exercises of a theoretical-practical nature may be presented and discussed in the classroom. The laboratory component involves the execution of protocols, with the elaboration of reports. Students are required to attend classes. The minimum number of attendances for each type of class is 75% of the number of classes taught, in accordance with the regulations in force at the School.

Unit Learning Objectives:
Chemical and Biochemical Curricular Unit learning Objectives requires the student to acquire the following competencies:
– Knowledge of the reactivity of the main functional groups of organic compounds
– Knowledge of the structure of the main families of natural compounds
– Understand the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
– Understand the mechanism of action of enzymes

Reactions of the main families of organic compounds. Structure and properties of the main families of natural compounds. Biological functions of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The General structure of enzymes and mechanism of action.

• - Testes teórico - 75.0%
• - Pratica - 25.0%

NAO

1. Lehninger, Princípios de Bioquímica, 6ª Edição, David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox, Freeman, W. H. & Company, Nova York, 2014.

2. Campos, Luís S., Entender a Bioquímica, 5ª Edição, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 2009.