Biomolecules

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus  Introduction of biomolecules and their function to sustain beauty and healthy life;  Water: Structure and properties of water and ice; Influence of water activity on chemical and biochemical reactions;  Carbohydrates: structures, sources and properties. Simple carbohydrates including monosaccharides, oligosaccarides, polysaccharides and its related compounds;  Lipids: structure, sources, properties and classification of lipids; Deteriorative reactions of lipids: Autoxidation and lipolysis; Modification of fats;  Protein: structure, sources, properties and classification of protein; denaturation, non-enzymatic browning and cross-linking;  Vitamins: structure, sources, properties and group: water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; technical roles of vitamins.  Enzymatic reactions: glycolysis and tricarboxylic acid cycle; lipid metabolism; beta-oxidation

目标

The aims of this subject are for students to acquire a basic understanding of common biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and enzymes; and to appreciate the importance of their unique structure and biochemical reactions involved.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion NIL

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures: Science fundamentals and principles of different biomolecules will be introduced and discussed. The technological principles and mechanism of reactions as well as impact to human will -- 1 of 3 -- 2 be examined. Examples will be used to demonstrate the scientific principles. Tutorials: Students are required to search for information and discussion is encouraged for selected topics and their project work. In- class tutorial questions will be used to draw students’ interest, understanding and discussion. Group poster/oral presentation or project preparation may be arranged. Finally, logical thinking will be developed using the tutorial questions. Group activities: (1) students are required to work in groups for learning activities in-class or out-of-class; (2) students will be required to prepare a mini project and deliver an oral/poster presentation on selected topics. Through presentation, their higher order thinking, such as problem analysis and solving skills, critical and creative thinking, can be evaluated. Their group effort such as preparation of group presentation and discussion, their critical and creative thinking mind can be solicited and consolidated. During the project preparation, students will have chance to apply their lifelong learning skills, analytical skills as well as critical thinking for problem identification, data collection, analysis and interpretation as well as drawing conclusion and recommendation for further action. In this subject, students are required to do extensive reading (on literatures, reference books and government reports/websites and internet) and analyze information for possible action formulation via self-study and group discussion. Students will also be required to write an individual report on their findings for learning consolidation, idea elaboration as well as developing scientific thinking for their future study. Laboratory classes: students will learn some basic techniques in chemistry and biochemistry and to develop their skills in data interpretation and report writing.