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Evaluation of the currency of information related to course topics. |
Introduction to the course and overview of course content: Introduction to biochemistry, metabolism, and fundamental concepts. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Intermolecular interactions and chemical bonds; chemical reactions occurring in metabolism. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
The cell: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, and their functions. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Apoptosis and necrosis; transport mechanisms in the cell. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Structures and functions of amino acids; amino acid metabolism. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Structure of proteins; hemoglobin, collagen, and elastin. |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Enzymes |
Presentations and question–answer session |
| 8 |
Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Structures and functions of carbohydrates |
Presentations and question–answer session |
| 9 |
Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Carbohydrate metabolism |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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MID-TERM EXAM |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Structures and functions of lipids |
Presentations and question–answer session |
| 12 |
Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Structure and functions of nucleic acids |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Vitamins |
Presentations and question–answer session |
| 14 |
Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
Minerals and their functions |
Presentations and question–answer session |
| 15 |
Literature review and comparative analysis of up-to-date book chapters related to the topic. |
General characteristics of hormones |
Presentations and question–answer session |
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FINAL EXAM |
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FINAL EXAM |
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