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JOHN PAUL II COLLEGE OF DAVAO

COLLEGE OF NURSING

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SIMPLIFIED COURSE PACK (SCP) FOR SELF-

DIRECTRED LEARNING

BIOCHEMISTRY

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the Academic Council of SJPIICD. Contents of this SCP is only
intended for the consumption of the students who are officially enrolled
in the course/subject. Revision and modification process of this SCP
are expected.

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Course Code/Title MC 2 / BIOCHEMISTRY
This course deals with the rational approach in studying biochemistry the correlation of
Course Description the structure of biomolecules and related systems with their functions and biochemical
reactions.
Course Requirement
Time Frame 102 Hours
Grading System “Based 40” Cumulative Averaging Grading System

Contact Details
Instructor Zajada C. Balono, RN, MN (09162620411)
Dean/Program Head Emalyn D. Santiesteban (09161985269)

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Course Map

MC 2- Simplified Course Pack (SCP)

SCP-Topics: Prelim Period SCP- Topics: Midterm Period SCP- Topics: Final Period

Week 1 The nature of biochemistry Week 7 Digestion Week 13 Midterm Examination

Week 2 Carbohydrates Week 8 Metabolism of Carbohydrate Week 14 Body fluid : Blood

Week 3 Lipids Week 9 Metabolism of Fat Week 15 Vitamins

Week 4 Proteins Week 10 Metabolism of Protein Week 16 Hormones

Week 5 Nucleic Acids Week 11 Body fluids : Urine Week 17 Immunochemistry

Enzymes Midterm Examination

Week 6 Week 12 Week 18 Final Examination
Preliminary Examination (Holy Week)

Course Outcomes

1. Develop the appreciation on the structure- functional relationship of the different

biomolecules which allow them some vital functions in the human system.
2. Relate the different biochemical metabolisms to the varied provisions for the
utilization of complex food substances for the biosynthesis of biomolecules and
energy production.
3. Be familiar with the clinical applications of biochemistry having a full grasp in the
different metabolic pathways and regulations.

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Welcome Aboard! This course provides the students with the

application of nursing as a science, an art, vocation and a
profession. It deals with the concept of a man as a holistic being
comprised of bio-psychosocial and spiritual dimension. It includes a
discussion on the different roles of a nurse emphasizing health
promotion maintenance of health as well as prevention of illness
utilizing the nursing process. It includes the basic nursing skills
needed in the care of individual client.

SCP-TOPICS: PRELIM PERIOD TOPICS

Week 1 The nature of biochemistry

1. The cellular and chemical basis of life.

2. Material transport.
3. Molecular interactions.
Lesson Title
4. Weak acids, weak bases and buffers.
5. PH, pOH, pKa pKb calculations.
6. Colloidal properties.

1. Understand the chemistry of life and realize that all forms

in this planet are made of elements.
2. Explain the structural components of the cell and its basic
functions.
Discuss and know the importance of material transport.
3. Discuss interactions that commonly occur between
Learning Outcome(s)
molecules.
4. Calculate the ph, poh, pka and pkb and be able to classify
the substances as weak acids and weak bases which are vital
for life processes.
5. Know the properties of olloids and learn how they function
in physical system.

Time Frame LEC 54 Hours ( 3 units ); LAB 54 Hours ( 2 units )

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LEARNING NTENT!
This section provides meaning and definition of the terms that are
important to better understand the concepts specified in the course
pack of Biochemistry.

Terms to Ponder

Biochemistry is the study of compounds, chemical

reactions, and molecular interactions that are involved in
the production, maintenance and reproduction of living
organisms.

Essential Content

The Nature of Biochemistry

Like all scientific endeavours, it operates on the premise that all

interactions that occur in the physical universe follow certain fixed
rules. To discover these rules, natural scientists use the specific
scientific method that requires straight and logical thinking. Man’s
knowledge in Biochemistry grows with the realization that some of
our current ideas may need to be modified or even discarded in
favour of another, as more and more information is learned about
the molecular basis of life. Evolution has led to millions of diverse
life forms and multiple life processes have been found to proceed in
unanticipated and wondrous ways.

Growing biochemical knowledge will set the pace in the search for
the prevention and treatment of heart disease, cancer, genetic
diseases, periodontal disease, nutritional deficiencies, infectious
diseases, and other health disorders. Present biochemical
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knowledge has come up with mechanisms on how oncogenes

convert normal cells, how aspirin lowers body temperature, and
how AZT inhibits the growth of the AIDS virus.

Along with the ability to prevent and treat health-related problems

comes the ability to manipulate and modify life forms. This raises a
lot of moral and ethical questions and one needs to recognize its
perils as well as its promise.

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