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Course Title: Nutritional Biochemistry (2)
Course Code: CLN 214
Program: Clinical Nutrition
Department: Clinical Nutrition Department
College: College of Applied Medical Sciences
Institution: Taibah University
Version: 1
Last Revision Date: 15/03/2024
A. General information about the course:
1. Course Identification
1. Credit hours: : (3 CH)
(2 T + 1 P)
2. Course type
A. ?University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others
B. ? Required ?Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level: Four Year: Second year
4. Course general Description:
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the structure,
function, and metabolism of nucleic acids and vitamins. The course explores the fundamental
principles underlying the role of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and vitamins in cellular
processes and human health.
5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any):
Nutritional Biochemistry (1) (CLN 213)
6. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
None
7. Course Main Objective(s):
? To deliver the basic understanding of the structure, function, and metabolism of nucleic
acids (DNA and RNA).
? To explain the processes of DNA, RNA replication, transcription, and translation.
? To describe the classification, sources, and biochemical roles of vitamins and minerals.
? To provide hands-on training on fundamental laboratory techniques and equipment
used to measure the nutritional biomarkers in serum including potassium, iron,
calcium, copper, magnesium, and sodium.
2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply)
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom 60 100%
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
2 E-learning 0 0
3
Hybrid
? Traditional classroom
? E-learning
0 0
4 Distance learning 0 0
3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester)
No Activity Contact Hours
56. Lectures 30
57. Laboratory/Studio 30
58. Field 0
59. Tutorial 0
60. Others (specify) 0
Total 60
B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning
Outcomes
Code of PLOs aligned with
program
Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and understanding
1.1
Students will be able to
describe structure,
physical and chemical
properties, biological
functions, dietary sources
and metabolism of
micronutrients, water,
and nucleic acids.
K1, K2
? Lectures
? Training
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, short &
long essay
questions)
? Final exams
(MCQs, short &
long essay
questions)
1.2
Students will be able to
explain the processes of
DNA, RNA replication,
transcription, and
translation.
K1
? Lectures
? Training
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, short &
long essay
questions)
? Final exams
(MCQs, short &
long essay
questions)
1.3
Students will be able to
understand free radicals
and antioxidants and
K1, K2
? Lectures
? Training ? Quizzes (MCQs)
Code Course Learning
Outcomes
Code of PLOs aligned with
program
Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
their role in oxidative
stress and chronic
diseases.
? Midterm exam
(MCQs, short
essay questions)
? Final exams
(MCQs, short
essay questions)
2.0 Skills
2.1
Students will be to
discuss the metabolism
of purine and pyrimidine
and the related disorders
of their metabolism.
S1
? Lectures
? Training
? Quizzes
? Midterm exam
(short & long
essay questions)
? Final exam (short
& long essay
questions)
2.2
Students will be able to
use the
spectrophotometer and
related lab equipment
used in the assessment
of potassium, iron,
calcium, copper,
magnesium, and sodium
in serum.
S2
? Training ? Practical exam
2.3
Students will be able to
perform the biochemical
test used to assess the
levels of potassium, iron,
calcium, copper,
magnesium, and sodium
in serum.
S2
? Lectures
? Training
? Practical exam
3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility
3.1
Students will be able to
select the proper
biochemical test to
diagnose various
nutrition related
disorders.
V2
? Lectures
? Training
? Case-based
learning
? Quizzes (MCQs)
? Midterm exam
(questions, casestudy questions)
? Final exam
(questions, casestudy questions)
? Practical exam
? Lab Reports
3.2
Students will be able to
interpret the results of
biochemical tests used to
diagnose various
nutrition related
disorders.
V2 ? Training
? Tutorials/ group
discussion
? Case-based
learning
? Midterm exam
(questions, casestudy questions)
? Final exam
(questions, casestudy questions)
Code Course Learning
Outcomes
Code of PLOs aligned with
program
Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
? Practical exam
C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact Hours
13. Course Overview and Introduction to The Course 2
14.
Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Water-Soluble
Vitamins I
2
15.
Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Water-Soluble
Vitamins II
2
4. Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Fat-Soluble Vitamins 2
5. Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Macro-Minerals 2
6. Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Trace Minerals 2
7. Nutrient–Nutrient Interactions 2
8. Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress 2
9. Lipids Peroxidation 2
10. Antioxidants And Pro-Oxidants 2
11. Water Metabolism 2
12.
Nucleic acids DNA, RNA structure and Function (Replication,
Transcription, and Translation) 2
13. Chemical Structures and Biochemical Functions of Purine and Pyrimidine 2
14. Digestion and Absorption Purine and Pyrimidine 2
15. Metabolism and Related Disorder of Purine and Pyrimidine 2
Practical sessions
1. Introduction and Safety Measures 2
2. Unit Of Measurements and Concentrations Calculations 2
3. Instruments 2
4. Spectrophotometry and Pipetting Training 2
5. Serum Uric Acid 2
6. Serum Potassium 2
7. Serum Calcium 2
8. Serum Phosphorus 2
9. Serum Iron 2
10. Iron Binding Capacity Test 2
11. Serum Copper 2
12. Serum Magnesium 2
13. Serum Sodium 2
14. Case Study and Laboratory Interpretation 2
15. Case Study and Laboratory Interpretation 2
Total 60
D. Students Assessment Activities
No Assessment Activities *
Assessment
timing
(in week no)
Percentage of Total
Assessment Score
35. Written test: Quizzes Ongoing 10%
36. Written test: Midterm 8-9 20%
37. Group project: Essay & Oral presentation 14 10%
4. Written test: Final practical 16-17 20%
5. Written test: Final theory 18-19 40%
*Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.).
E. Learning Resources and Facilities
1. References and Learning Resources
Essential References
? Abali E Emine, Cline D Susan, Franklin S David, Viselli M Susan (2021).
Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (8th edition). Philadelphia, PA:
Wolters Kluwer Health
? Haugen, S., & Meijer, S. (2010). Handbook of Nutritional
Biochemistry: Genomics, Metabolomics and Food Supply (Nutrition
and Diet Research Progress). Nova Science Publishers.
Supportive References
? Stipanuk, M. H., & Caudill, M. A. (2018). Biochemical, Physiological, and
Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition (4th edition). St. Louis: Elsevier.
? Puri D. (2020). Textbook of Medical Biochemistry. (4th edition). New Delhi:
Elsevier/RELX.
Electronic Materials
Other Learning Materials
2. Required Facilities and equipment
Items Resources
facilities
(Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms,
simulation rooms, etc.)
Classrooms + Laboratories
Technology equipment
(projector, smart board, software)
Projector + Smart board
Other equipment
(depending on the nature of the specialty)
Equipped Laboratory
F. Assessment of Course Quality
Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods
Effectiveness of teaching Students + Peer Reviewer
Indirect (student’s gradesStudent’s course evaluatioDirect (staff feedback)
Effectiveness of Students’ assessment Faculty Direct (cross-check)
Quality of learning resources Students Indirect (course evaluation)
The extent to which CLOs have been
achieved Course Coordinator Direct
Other
Assessors (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)