• Introduction to the chemistry of aromatic and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds. • Identification of heterocyclic compounds of biological importance. • Studying modern spectroscopy methods and their use in the identification of organic compounds.

• Using analytical chemistry methods in the classroom and identifying biological molecules.• The use of chromatographic and spectral analysis methods in the analysis of biomolecules.• How to prepare and process samples before bioanalysis.• The student gains experience in different analysis methods, DNA and RNA, and learns about the principle of quality in the methods and results, and using Microsoft Excel in processing the results.• How to apply the electrolysis methods used in bioanalysis, including the various biosensors.

• Understand the relationship between biochemistry and thermodynamics and their relationship to metabolism.• Understanding the kinetics of enzymes and their relationship to biological catalysts and the effect of PH and temperature on enzyme reactions.• Understanding of colligative properties and their relationship to biochemistry applications.

• Discuss transition-Metal Storage, Transport, and Biomineralization  Evolution of biological roles for essential metals . • Understanding Biological functions of metal ions

On completion of this course, students should be able to understand: · The basic properties of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells · The function of the major biological molecules; · DNA replication, repair, and expression; · The nature of gene expression and regulation; · The nature of cell cycle and programmed cell death; and · The nature of cell signaling; · The nature of cancer; and the basic concepts of DNA recombinant technology - gene cloning

At the end of this course, students will be able to · Understanding the structure, reactivity and properties of biomolecules and the building blocks from which these molecules are assembled. · Illustrating the design and synthesis of small molecules which mimic the functions of biomolecules · Explaining of the relationship between the structure and function of biomolecules · Know the control mechanisms of important biological processes biomolecules metabolism.

· Explain major catabolic and anabolic pathways in metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids · Recall the key regulatory points in metabolic pathways. · Recognize the role of vitamins and minerals · Describe vitamin deficiencies · Define biochemical functions and integrated metabolism of in brain, digestive system, liver, red cell, muscle and adipocyte.

Understand both fundamental and applications of the instruments that are routinely used for the characterization of biomolecules.• Establish an understanding of the quantitative aspects of biochemical analyses.• Perform some enzyme assays. • Interpret the photographs of electrophoresis runs of Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products.

· Study the endocrine system in terms of structure, function and its role in regulating metabolism, growth and reproduction in different animals, with reference to some disorders resulting from dysfunction. · Understanding hormones action and their effect on target cell. · Understand of the common endocrine disorders, metabolic regulations, and metabolic abnormalities · Provide students with a broad understanding of the major human endocrine glands and their hormones

· Understanding the definition of conjugated proteins especially glycoproteins · Giving an overview on the immune system including organs, cells and receptors · Learning about molecular basis of antigen recognition, hypersensitivity reaction, antigen-antibody reactions · Develop in the student an appreciation for principles of immunology and its applications in treating human diseases

Describe the catalytic role of an enzyme in a biochemical reaction.• Understand the classification of enzyme, mechanism and kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reaction.• Understanding the role of enzymes in clinical diagnosis.• Understand the concept of vitamins and co-enzymes• Deal with the production, extraction, purification, characterization and application of enzymes.

· This course covers the study of microbes (Bacteria) and its harmful and useful role. · The bacterial growth requirements, the bacterial cell wall structure including the cell wall and the difference between Gram positive and negative cell wall. · Role and mode of action of antimicrobial agents (Antibiotics), microbial genetics and modern industries. · Biodegradation of pesticides, herbicides, petrochemicals and antimicrobial agents.

· Understand the composition of intracellular and extracellular fluid in the body · Understand the compositions and functions of blood · Understand of the composition and function for each of the following body fluids: cerebrospinal, amniotic, synovial, seminal, feces, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal. · Understand the diseases resulted from imbalance of body fluids

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This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: The ability to organize the research program (graduation project) and coordinate it.Writing in a smooth, harmonious manner and in a scholarly context.Organizing and arranging ideas.Preparing a research proposal and writing scientific reports according to the requirements of the plan.Describe and analyze tables and figuresWriting a graduation project