京都大学 京都大学

Fundamental Biochemistry I

Numbering Code U-AGR06 1F102 LJ79 Year/Term 2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year 1st year students Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Thu.4
Instructor name OOHINATA KOUSAKU (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course To learn the structure of substances essential for understanding vital phenomena and biochemistry.
Course Goals To acquire the basic ability to explain biology in the language of chemistry. To understand the characteristics of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and major biological components and express through in structural formulae.
Schedule and Contents Lectures will cover the following topics:
1. Introduction to biochemistry, 2 lectures
2. Water, 1 lecture
3. Amino acids and proteins, 4 lectures
4. Carbohydrates, 3 lectures
5. Lipids, 3 lectures
6. Coenzymes and vitamins, 1 lecture
Examination, 1 day
Feedback, 1 day
Evaluation Methods and Policy [Evaluation method]
　Final examination scores (60% weightage) and class performance evaluation (40% weightage)
　Class performance is evaluated based on quiz scores and attendance.
[Evaluation criteria]
　The evaluation criteria and achievement level are in accordance with the "Evaluation Criteria and Achievement Level" described in the Student Handbook of the Faculty of Agriculture for the relevant year.
Course Requirements It is advisable, but not compulsory, to have taken chemistry in high school.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Prepare for each lecture in advance using the textbook and handouts. The syllabus for the quizzes and final examination will be informed in advance, so review your exam answers accordingly.
Textbooks Textbooks/References 『ホートン生化学　第５版』 (東京化学同人) ISBN:ISBN978-4-8079-0672-7
Printouts will be distributed when necessary.
References, etc. Will be introduced during class
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