Course description:
General Biochemistry Laboratory is the course associated with the general biochemistry lecture. This course is fundamental of the chemistry of living systems and introduction to major categories of biochemical substances, metabolic pathways, and principles of biochemical information transfer. Qualitative and quantitative tests for isolation of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes.
Course Aims:
Enhance understanding of biochemical principles by hands-on application of biochemical techniques.
Introduce and practice fundamental biochemistry lab and research skills.
Identify, and study of biomolecules and macromolecular structures such as nucleic acids, proteins, sugars, and lipids.
Course outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand safety rules in biochemical laboratory.
- Identify different types of laboratory equipment.
- Understand the basic concepts and practices of contemporary experimental biochemistry.
- Know about reagents used in this laboratory.
- Understand the structures, properties, and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.