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Course Syllabus
Faculty of Pharmacy
Academic Department: Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic
Academic Year: 2023/2024 Semester: Second

Course Title: Biochemistry-2

Course No.: 906222
Prerequisite: Biochemistry-1
Concurrent: ---
Department: Clinical Pharmacy and therapeutic
Coordinator: Dr. Husam Abazid
Educational Frame Level: 7
Blended Learning
Mode of Instruction: • 2 hours in-class (Synonym) learning
• 1 hour online asynchronous learning using
Edu-Gate
Lecture time: Sunday: 13:00 / Tuesday: 13:00
Monday: 8:00+ 9:00/ Wednesday: 8:00+ 9:00
Lecture place: Sunday+ Tuesday: 13:00= 4099
Monday + Wednesday: 8:00+ 9:00= 4028

* Instructor:
Office Room
Lecturer Office Hours E-mail
Phone No.
6 hours/week for
Dr. Husam Abazid 1513 121 h_abazid@asu.edu.jo
each lecturer

Course Description:

Use the knowledge gained in Biochemistry-I to understand the basic concepts of

metabolism. Understand the metabolic pathways of the major biomolecules,
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, both anabolic and catabolic
pathways. Understand the regulation of metabolism.
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Course Intended Learning Outcomes CILOS

Upon the completion of the course, this module should lead to the following learning
outcomes:

A. Knowledge and Understanding:

A1 Learn new terms related to metabolism.
Know the relationship between the structures of biomolecules, that were
A2
taught in biochemistry I.
Know the biological functions as energy sources, and then trace the ways they
A3
are synthesized and degraded
A4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

B. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills:

Have a better understanding of the link between biochemistry and other taught
B1
courses in pharmacy curriculum.
Acquire a wide range of theoretical knowledge, methodological orientation and
B2
practical skills in the various sectors of biochemistry.
Realize the practical aspects of biochemical laboratory work and learn the
B3
knowledge and skills required to pull one’s weight in a research team.

C. Subject Specific Skills:

Read and use scientific literature with a full and critical understanding, addressing
C1 content, context, aims, objectives quality of information and its interpretation and
application.
Critically evaluate information and data from a variety of sources, interpret
C2 quantitatively and qualitatively scientific information, and explain complex
scientific ideas in written, visual and oral form.
Assess the value and limitations of existing knowledge and experimental
C3
techniques.
C4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

D. Transferable Skills (Competencies):

Develop the key practical skills and technical competencies required to
D1
become a scientist in areas that include healthcare, industry and research.
D2 Learn how to apply advanced numerical skills and statistical analysis to solve

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problems involving biological data, and to write up findings accurately,
clearly and concisely, in the appropriate style.
Provide numerous opportunities to develop a broad range of transferable skills
D3 that are keenly sought after by potential employers, both within the bioscience
sector and beyond.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

- Foundational Knowledge: PLO1
-To be able to develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences
- To evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and
advance population health and patient centered care.
- Essentials for Practice and Care: PLO2- PLO5
- Approach to Practice and Care: PLO6- PLO11
- Personal and Professional Development: PLO12-PLO15
- Pharmaceutical product expert: PLO16-PLO17

Course Learning Outcomes Alignment Matrix

PLOs CLO. 1 CLO. 2 CLO. 3 CLO. 4

D1-D2
PLO1 A1-A5 B1-B3 C1-C3

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Course Contents and Schedule

Teaching & Evaluation

learning tools
Week Date Topics to be covered CLOs PLOs
methods

Introduction to Metabolism: Questions during

In-class lecture A1, A2
1 3-03-2024 Bioenergetics & Oxidative lecture and Quiz 1
D1, D3
phosphorylation 1 in the 5th week
Questions during
In-class lecture
2 10-03-2024 Glycolysis lecture and Quiz A1, C3 1
1 in the 5th week
Questions during
In-class lecture
3 17-03-2024 Tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) lecture and Quiz A2, B1 1
1 in the 5th week
Gluconeogenesis Questions during
And Metabolism of In-class lecture lecture and Quiz
4 24-03-2024 A2, B3 1
Monosaccharides and 1 in the 5th week
Disaccharides
Glycogen Metabolism Quiz
And In-class lecture A1, A3
5 31-03-2024 Pentose Phosphate pathway 1
C1, C3
and NADPH
Questions during
Metabolism In-class lecture lecture and
6 7-04-2024 A3, D3 1
of dietary lipids midterm exam in
the 9th week
Questions during
Fatty acids & Triglycerides In-class lecture lecture and
7 14-04-2024 B1, B2 1
metabolism midterm exam in
the 9th week
21-04-
8
2024
‫عيد الفطر‬
28-04-
9 MID Term Exam
2024
online Questions during
asynchronou lecture and final
5-05- exam C2, C3
10 Complex lipid metabolism s learning 1
2024
using Edu-
Gate
online Assignment
12-05- Cholesterol & Steroid
11 metabolism
asynchronou D1, D3 1
2024
s learning
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using Edu-
Gate
online Assignment
asynchronou
19-05-
12
2024
Disposal of Nitrogen s learning B1, B2 1
using Edu-
Gate
online Assignment
asynchronou
26-05- Amino acid degradation & C1, C3
13 synthesis
s learning D1, D3
1
2024
using Edu-
Gate
online Assignment
asynchronou
2-06- Conversion of amino acids to
14
2024 specialized products
s learning C1, C3 1
using Edu-
Gate
Metabolic Effects of Insulin online Problem Solving
and Glucagon; Diabetes asynchronou
9-06- Mellitus
15 s learning 1
2024
using Edu-
Gate
16-06-
16. FINAL EXAM
2024

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Grading Plan and Assessment Tools

Course Evaluation Plan

Assessment Tools Degree Class Outputs

Midterm exam 30 A1, A3 A2 D1,D2

Final exam 40 A3, B1, B2 C1, D1 C2, D3
5 B1, C1, D1 B2 C3
Assignments
Evaluation Jobs and
Duties
Case
Studies
Discussion
and
Interaction
Group
Activities
Lab Quizzes
Presentations
Quizzes 25 A1, A2, C2 C2,B1, B2 D3, B3
Reports
Projects
Others
Total 100

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Supplementary Reading
Textbook: Biochemistry, Lippincotts Illustrated Review, Richard A. Harvey. 7th
edition. Lippincott Williams & Willkins 2017.

References: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry Thirty-First Edition 31st Edition. by

Victor Rodwell (Author),2018.

Recommended for reading: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. Book by Albert

L. Lehninger, David L., 7th edition.2021.

Electronic material:

Other sites:

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