Competences

• • a)Develop foundational knowledge of biochemistry;
  • b)Apply a systematic approach to acquire, analyse, and evaluate biochemical data;
  • c)Create meaningful links between biochemical content and relevant educational or societal contexts;
  • d)Analyse the molecular composition and function of biomolecules in living organisms, focusing on their roles in metabolism and cellular processes;
  • e)Use laboratory techniques to measure the concentration and activity of biological molecules, interpreting the results in the context of cell biology;
  • f)Critically engage with biochemicals literature to stay informed on current developments;
  • g)Produce teaching resources and assessments to support student understanding of biomolecules and their cellular functions.

Knowledge

• • • a)Identify the chemical structure and functions of the major biomolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids) in living organisms;
    • b)Outline scientific techniques and experiments used to study biochemical processes and cell structures;
    • c)Examine basic concepts of energy and reactions in the living organisms;
    • d)Describe biochemical processes such as metabolism and enzyme activity, and their roles in maintaining life functions;
    • e)Explain gene expression and protein synthesis in relation to organism development and function;
    • f)Review biochemicals in various applied contexts, such as food science, medicine, ecology, agriculture, forensics, industry, and sports;
    • g)Identify key points of the legislation related to ethics in DNA technology;
    • h)Describe the use of biochemistry in the study of biodiversity and evolution;
    • i)Evaluate different teaching and assessment tools used to help students understand proteins, enzymes, and molecular structures.

Skills

• • • a)Interpret biochemical data such as pH, absorbance, and reaction rates;
    • bRelate the structure, function and behaviour of complex molecules in biological materials to the ways they interact to form cells, tissues and whole organisms;
    • c)Interpret the process of gene expression and protein synthesis in relation to the development and functions of the living body;
    • d)Employ simple laboratory techniques during a practical investigation and/or dissection to report about one or more aspects of animal and/or plant physiology covered in this module;
    • e)Perform biochemical tests to identify biomolecules (such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids) in laboratory samples;
    • f)Investigate enzyme activity by applying basic enzymology principles and analysing environmental factors;
    • g)Employ school laboratory tests related to biochemistry.