RSU-SAN AGUSTIN CAMPUS

OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS

CHEM 3: BIOCHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY (BSMB)
FIRST SEMESTER SY. 2024-2025

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Vision
A research-based academic institution committed to excellence and service in nurturing globally competitive workforce towards sustainable development.

Mission
Romblon State University shall nurture an academic environment that provides advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction and technical expertise in agriculture
and fisheries, forestry, engineering and technology, education, humanities, sciences, and other relevant fields of study and collaborate with other institutions and communities through responsive,
relevant and research-based extension services.

Quality Policy
Romblon State University commits to provide higher education through quality instruction, research, production, and community-based extension services that meet or exceed the
requirements and expectations of the university’s stakeholders. It will comply with the international standards, applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and continually improved the quality
management system’s effectiveness through periodic monitoring and evaluation towards sustainable outcomes.

Core Values
1. Stewardship 3. Resilience 5. Balance 7. Service
2. Competence 4. Integrity 6. Excellence

Goals
The campus shall provide Advanced and Innovative Curriculum Programs in Fisheries, Aquatic and Allied Sciences. It shall also undertake Responsive Research and Extension Services to
nurture the potentials of students for sustainable management of resources.

Objectives
1. Apply the scientific process in general problem solving
2. Have skills that can contribute to the management of tropical marine resources.
3. Pursue further careers in related fields (e.g. research, teaching, resource management, etc.)
4. Have knowledge to promote sustainable utilization of marine resources.

Course Description:

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 This course deals with the study of chemical processes that drive biological systems. It covers the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and the structure and dynamics of important cellular
components. The structure, properties, functions of biochemical compounds are alos discussed.

Course Code: Chem 3

Credit Units: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry

Program Outcomes:
a. Articulate the latest developments in their specific field of practice.
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages.
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
d. Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development.
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage.”
f. Demonstrate broad and coherent and understanding in the core areas of physical and natural sciences.
g. Apply critical and problem-solving skills using scientific method.
h. Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgement that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues.
i. Carry-out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use appropriate technologies in (1) the data analysis; and (2) in pattern recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical
analysis, and problem-solving.
j. Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions, both orally and in writing to other scientist, decision-makers, and the public.
k. Relate science and mathematics to other disciplines
l. Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and procedure in laboratory or field practices.
m. Critically evaluate input from others.
n. Appreciate the limitations of science in everyday life.
o. Commit to the integrity of data.
p. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of marine biology
q. Search, gather, evaluate, and utilize information as it relates to natural science.
r. Communicate the inter-relatedness of the ocean processes to overall human quality of life.
s. Demonstrate knowledge on how to sustainably manage marine resources.
t. Apply knowledge and skills learned in response to national and global concerns.

Course Outcomes / Link to Program Outcomes:

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of this course students should be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1. Explain the structures, functions and roles of different
/ / / / / / /
important biomolecules in living organisms

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 2. Demonstrate basic laboratory skills in performing
/ / / / / /
biochemistry laboratory activities
Legend: L – facilitates learning of competency;
P – allows students to practice competency (no input, but competency is evaluated);
O – opportunity for development (no input, but competency is practiced).

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance – Students should abide code of conduct in attending the class as transcribe on student handbook.
2. Participation – Students are expected to be actively participating during class discussion
3. Problem Sets – Solutions on problem sets should be submitted as class output.
4. Written examinations – This includes quizzes, mid-term, and final exam. Mid-term exam will cover Topic 1 - 4 and Final exam will cover Topic 5 - 8.

Course Grading System

1. Attendance – (05%)
2. Participation – (15%)
3. Problem Sets – (20%)
4. Written examinations – (60%)
5. Total – (100%)

Rating=
[( ) ] [( ) ] [( ) ] [( ) ]
∑ xa
∑ ya
∙ (5 ) +
∑ xb
∑ yb
∙ ( 15 ) +
∑ xc
∑ yc
∙ ( 20 ) +
∑ xd
∑ yd
∙ ( 60 )

Where: x = score obtained; y = highest possible score; a = attendance; b = participation; c = problem sets; d = written examinations
Grade Equivalent

Rating 96 -100 91 - 95 86 - 90 81 - 85 76 - 80 71 - 75 66 - 70 61 - 65 60 Below 60 Conditional*

Equivalent 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.0 5 INC*

Course Outline

Week Topics Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Assessment Task

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 Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells  Identify safety practices in the laboratory
 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory  Perform basic laboratory preparatory activities
1-2 such as cleaning of glassware and quantitative
transfer of liquids
Water Chemistry and pH
3-4  pH, Buffers, Electrodes and Biosensors  Calculate a buffer’s pH, and volume of butter
solution
Amino Acids and Protiens
 Discuss the techniques for sample preparation such
 Techniques for sample Preparation;
as dialysis, ultrafiltration and lyophilization and
5-6 Centrifugation
centrifugal vacuum concentration
 Perform simple centrifuge activity

7 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Enzymology Lecuture using PowerPoint

Introduction to Chromatography Presentation
Topic Summararization
8-9  Discuss the application of chromatography
Quiz
YouTube videos for
visualization
Carbohydrates Lecuture using PowerPoint
 Basic Concept in Electrophesis Presentation
Topic Summararization
10-11  Discuss the application of electrophoresis
Quiz
YouTube videos for
visualization
Vitamins: Simple and Complex Lecuture using PowerPoint
 Basic Concepts in Spectroposcopic Analysis of Presentation
Biomolecules  Discuss the different spectrometry analysis of Topic Summararization
12-13
biomolecules Quiz
YouTube videos for
visualization
Hormones: The Body’s Messengers Lecuture using PowerPoint
 Basic of Biomolecular interction Presentation
 Discuss the bimolecular interaction: Liganid Topic Summararization
14-15
binding and enyme reactions Quiz
YouTube videos for
visualization
Life and Energy Lecuture using PowerPoint
 Basics on Protein Production, Purification, and Presentation Topic Summararization
16-17 characterization  Understand how biosynthesis takes place
Quiz
YouTube videos for

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 visualization

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

References

1. Boyer, R. F. (2012). Biochemistry Laboratory: Modern Theory and Techniques, 2nd Edition. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
2. Campbell, M.K., Farell, S.O., and McDougal, O.M. (2018). Biochemistry, 9th Edition. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
3. Moore, J. 7. and Langley, R. H. (2011). Biochemistry for Dummies, 2nd Edition. Indiana: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
4. Rodwell, V.W., Kennelly, P. J., Bender, D. A., Weil, A. P., and Botham, K. M. (2018). Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 31st Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 978-1-25-983794-4
5. Takemura, M., Kikuyaro, and Sawa, O. (2011). A Manga Guide to Biochemistry. San Francisco, CA: Ohmsha, Ltd. and No Starch Press, Inc.
6. Vasudevan, D.M.., Sreekumari, S., and Kannan, V. (2011). Textbook of Biochemistry: For medical students (Sixth Edition). New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.

Prepared by:

GINA M. GALLANO, LPT. VINCENT JAY H. GADO, RFP., MSc. POLY D. BANAGAN, PhD.
Faculty In-charged Chair, Marine Biology Program Campus Director

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