Learning objectives

Biochemistry is a branch of life sciences which deals with the study of chemical reactions and their organization in living cells and organisms. It takes into account the studies related to the nature of the chemical constituents of living matter, their transformations in biological systems and the energy changes associated with these transformations. The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the study and understanding of the chemistry and the structure of the main elements of living matter, of the transformations of biomolecules and the associated energy exchanges. At the end of the course, students will understand the relationships between structure and function of macromolecules, and the regulatory strategies, with particular focus on metabolic pathways. Via la-boratory experimental activities students will learn how the basic biochemical protocols developed are employed to investigate the macromolecules and their functions.