BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

MODULE: Biochemistry

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 42 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program explains the biochemical concepts while offering a unified presentation of life and its variation through evolution. Incorporates both classical and current research to illustrate the source of much of our biochemical knowledge.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Biology

Chemistry

Academic Supervisor: María del Mar Sánchez Conde

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Biology

This course reviews the major areas of biology including cell biology, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, the structure and function of plants and animals, their origin and evolution, their reproduction and genetics, and their diversity and ecological relations.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Chemistry

This course reviews the general principles of modern chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, equilibria, chemical reactivity, and kinetics.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Biochemistry

This course describes the biochemistry and molecular biology of selected key functions of cells, including gene expression, mitochondrial production of metabolic energy, cellular communication with the extra-cellular environment, and regulation of cell division.

Instructor: Vicente Enrique Martín Olmos

Molecular Cell Biology

This course examines the organization and functioning of cells and cellular organelles at the molecular level; their processes and their regulation. It gives emphasis on experimental approaches and structural/functional relationships in the cell.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Nucleic Acids

This course examines the chemistry of RNA and DNA, transcription and splicing of RNA and their control; enzymology of DNA replication; the structure, replication, segregation, recombination, and function of chromosomes; and special topics on transgenics, genetic diseases and cancer.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Food Chemistry

This course explains the relationship of composition and properties of food and the chemical and physical changes food undergoes during processing, storage and utilization. It examines physical and chemical methods for analyzing foods, and uses common foods to expose the complex relationships between food molecules and the physical structure of foods.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Macromolecules

This course studies the macromolecular structure that integrates the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and molecular dynamics in the cell. Particular attention is paid to the forces and energetics of single molecules and how they affect the cell structure and functioning.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Cell Bioenergetics

This course covers biochemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and bioenergetics. It considers the metabolism, photosynthesis, lipids, and membranes. It also reviews the relevant bioenergetic principles of photosynthesis, bioluminescence, photoinactivation and mutation.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Neurobiochemistry

This course exposes the current questions and experimental approaches in cellular neuroscience and neurochemistry. It is organized into three areas: the cell and biochemical structure and organization of the nervous system, the biochemical mechanisms underlying neural signaling and plasticity, and the control of cell form and its chemical developmental determinants.

Instructor: Francisco Chelos Lopez

Proteins & Carbohydrates

This course deals with the metabolic and physiologic concepts related to proteins and carbohydrates, their function and structure. It considers proteins and carbohydrates composition of food products, requirements through the life cycle, quality of protein, protein deficiency, carbohydrates physiological importance, low carbohydrate diets, glycemic response to foods, and inborn errors in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Lipids & Fats

This course deals with the lipid components of human fluids and tissues, lipid metabolism and physiological functions, and the effect of lipids. It examines the changes occurred on the lipids components and metabolism with various types of disease states and the means of modification of these changes through the appropriate nutrition.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Vitamins & Minerals

This course examines biologically essential minerals and vitamins and their absorption, transport, function, storage, excretion, imbalance, deficiency and toxicity. It considers the dietary sources and role of minerals and vitamins in health, and the role of modern food technology on the availability of these nutrients in our food supply.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Biochemical Organic Balance

Every disease, symptom, discharge, and pain indicates a chemical imbalance in the body. A body that is chemically well-balanced will normalize itself. This course focuses on the chemical elements, their structure and their application, including vitamins, enzymes, proteins, starches, prostaglandins, and minerals found in foods in order to understand the biochemical organic balance from which health and well-being spring.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Biochemical Engineering

This course analyzes immobilized enzyme technology, microbial biomass production, transport phenomena in microbial systems, biological reactor design, process instrumentation and control, applications in separation and purification processes.

Instructor: Ranvir Aggarwal

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.