NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生物化學(一)(2130)
(Eng.) Biochemistry (I)
Offering Dept College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHUEH, PIN JU ect.
Department College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description This EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) course introduces the fundamental principles of biochemistry relevant to biomedical and medical sciences. Topics covered this semester include water as a biological solvent, amino acids and peptides, protein structure and function, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, carbohydrates, glycolysis, and the citric acid (TCA) cycle. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between molecular structure, biochemical function, and energy metabolism, providing students with a foundation for subsequent studies in biomedical and medical sciences. The course is conducted entirely in English to further develop students’ ability to understand and communicate biochemical concepts in English.
Course Format: In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning each week.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental chemical and physical properties of water and their importance in biological systems.
2. Describe the structures, properties, and functions of amino acids, peptides, and proteins.
3. Explain the principles of enzyme function, enzyme kinetics, and regulation.
4. Understand the structures and biological functions of carbohydrates.
5. Explain the major reactions and regulation of glycolysis and the citric acid (TCA) cycle.
6. Integrate basic biochemical concepts to understand energy metabolism and their relevance to human health and disease.
7. Develop the ability to understand and communicate fundamental biochemical concepts using scientific English.
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Assignment
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction of the Course
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 2 Water: The solven for Biochemical Reactions
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 3 Amino Acid and Peptides
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 4 Thre Three-Dimentional Structure of Proteins
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 5 Peotein Purification and Characterization Techniques
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 6 First Exam
Week 7 Carbohydrates
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 8 Glycolysis
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 9 Carbohydrate Metabolism
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 10 The Citric Acid Cycle
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 11 Second Exam
Week 12 The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 13 The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 14 Enzyme and Metabolic Regulation
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 15 Lipids and Proteins
In-person instruction during the 4th period on Wednesdays, supplemented by two hours of asynchronous online learning.
Week 16 Third Exam
self-directed
learning		    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
Evaluation
Participation, Quizzes or homeowrks, and Exams
Textbook & other References
Biochemistry by Campbell, Farrell, and McDougal, 9th Edition
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/dashboard
Office Hours
Wednesday mornings
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