Course Description:
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental principles of biochemistry, with emphasis on the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules. Students will explore carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleotides, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and hormones, as well as metabolic pathways and their regulation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleotides, vitamins, and minerals.
- Explain enzymatic mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and their regulation and relate them to physiological and pathological conditions.
- Interpret laboratory data and biochemical test results to support patient assessment and care planning.
- Apply biochemistry knowledge to clinical nursing practice, including nutrition, disease management, and health education.
Required Materials:
Textbooks: Chatterjea, M.N. & Shinde, R. (2021). Textbook of Medical Biochemistry and Satyanarayana, U. & Chakrapani, U. (2020). Biochemistry (6th Edition), Elsevie
- PowerPoint slides, charts, and molecular pathway diagrams
- Flowcharts of metabolic cycles: glycolysis, TCA, urea cycle, fatty acid metabolism
- Online videos/simulations for metabolism, enzyme activity, and metabolic pathways
Demonstration Kits for:
- Qualitative tests for carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
- Enzyme activity observation (e.g., catalase, amylase)
- Blood glucose estimation (glucometer & st
