Essentials of Biochemistry; CHM 306; 3 (3-0)

Course objectives
This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the molecules of
life, as well as their function in the context of a living cell.

Major focus will be upon the major macromolecules and chemical properties of living
systems.

Primary topics include the structure, properties, and functions of

1. Amino acids
2. Proteins
3. Carbohydrates
4. Nucleic acids
5. Lipids

Course outline CHM 306

1. A general introduction to the science of biochemistry; (Veot)

2. Importance and the scope of biochemistry; (Veot)
3. Forms, functions and brief classification of prokaryotes; (Veot)
4. Cellular architecture and diversity of eukaryotes; (Veot)
5. Structure, physical properties and importance of water; (Veot)
6. Unique properties of carbon and other elements found in biological molecules;
(Lehninger)
7. Nature of organic matter; isomerism; (Lehninger)
8. General reactions of different functional groups; (Lehninger)
9. Proteins; (Lehninger)
10. Carbohydrates; (Lehninger)
11. Lipids; (Lehninger)
12. Nucleic acids; (Lehninger)

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 Quiz for CHM 306
1. Solutions, and buffers
2. Proteins
3. Carbohydrate
4. Lipids

Recommended books for CHM 306:

1. Nelson DL and Cox MM. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 2012. 6th Edition; WH Freeman.
2. Voet DJ , Voet GJ,  and Pratt CW. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. 2008.  3rd Ed. by J. Wiley & Sons.
3. Ali M, Kamal S, Mustafa G, Bukhari SA. A Practical Manual of Experimental Biochemistry and 
Biotechnology (Series I), 2018. ISBN (print): 978‐969‐23317‐0‐8. (for quiz and practicals)
4. Stryer et al., Biochemistry. 2006. 6th Edition; WH Freeman, New York.
5. Voet D and Voet TG,. Biochemistry. 2008. 4th Edition; John Wiley and Sons, New York.
6. Murray et al.,. Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry. 2012. 29th Edition; McGraw‐Hill Medical Publishing.
7. Ferrier DR. Lippincott’s Biochemistry. 2013. 6th Edition; Lippincott Williams &Wilkin Publishing 
Company.
8. Schantz JT,. A Manual for Biochemistry Protocols. 2007. World Scientific Publishing.

Marks distribution (FST and HND); CHM 306; 3(3-0)

Semester distribution
Mid exam = 18
Presentation =7
Quiz =5
Final exam = 30
Total marks = 60

Work distribution
Total weeks = 14 (~4 months)
Exam = 2 weeks

Remaining = 12 weeks (36 lectures)

• 9 weeks = course lecture = 27 lectures (27 h)

• 3 weeks = presentation 9 lectures (9 hours)

 For presentation: 8 groups (Groups by roll number)

 Groups will be announced next week.
 Above given plan is tentative.

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Presentation topic and schedule (FST and HND) CHM 306
Structure, physical properties and importance of water (Veot)
Forms, functions and brief classification of prokaryotes (Veot)
Cellular architecture and diversity of eukaryotes (Veot)
General reactions of different functional groups (Online)
Biologically important organic compounds (Online + Lehninger)
Unique properties of carbon and other elements found in biological molecules;
(Lehninger)
Amino acids and Proteins (Lehninger)

3D structure of Proteins (Lehninger)

Carbohydrates(Lehninger)
Nucleic acids (Lehninger)

Lipids (Lehninger)

Scholarships for GCUF students

A. PEEF scholarship (BS, M.Sc., and M.Phil.) merit scholarship
1) A student of 1st semester can apply (after 2 months of admission)
2) Must have 70% marks
3) Father salary must be equal or less than 30, 000 (pay slip, affidavit attested by chairman of street)
4) For more information contact student financial aid office (041-9201301)
B. HEC scholarship (BS, M.Sc., and M.Phil.) deserving student scholarship
1) A student of 1st semester can apply (after 2 months of admission)
2) Must have 50% marks
3) Father salary must be equal or less than 35, 000 (pay slip, affidavit attested by chairman of street)
4) For more information contact student financial aid office (041-9201301)
C. Mora scholarship (BS, M.Sc., and M.Phil.) Zakat fund
1) Only requirement is the admission in university
2) Z-10 form the zakat committee of street
3) Take zakat fund form from Mian G Photostat
4) Attach two forms and submit financial aid office
BS = 4500 Once in a tenure M.Sc. = 9000 Once in a tenure
M.Phil. = 12000 Once in a tenure PhD = 15000 Once in a tenure
D. GDT (Faisalabad development trust) (BS, M.Sc., and M.Phil.)
1) Only for poor females
2) Write an application and get sign from HOD
3) Take application and an affidavit (Rs.20 or more) form and go to Madam Saima (incharge scholarship branch)
Note
A. No fee is relieved at the time of admission and a student must submit first fee. After admission all fee concessions are allowed.
B. All forms are available at Mian G Photostat
C. Please contact office and notice board of student financial aid office (near university dispensary) 6