YEAR 1 - BNC

Sesi Akademik

Academic Session

2026/2027

Tahun pengajian

Year of Study

1

Semester/Penggal

Semester/Term

1

Penyelaras Kursus

Course Coordinator

Dr Rahmawati Pare

Kod Kursus

Course Code

MJ10303

Tajuk Kursus

Course Title

Biochemistry  

Kredit kursus dan Masa Pembelajaran Pelajar

 Course credict & Student Learning time (SLT)

3 Credict (120 hours)

Sypnosis Kursus

Course Synopsis

This course presents an overview of the fundamental principles of biochemistry, describing and explaining the biomolecular composition of cells that constitute the human body, the structural nature of biomolecules, and the metabolic pathways that is in essential life processes.

Objektif Pembelajaran Kursus

Course Learning Outcome(CLO)

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

1. Describe the principles and fundamental concepts of biochemistry in a human body system. (PLO1 Knowledge and understanding)

2. Relate the basic principles of biochemistry to metabolism pathways and cells interaction in human body systems and diseases.  (PLO2 Cognitive skills)

3. Perform basic skills in laboratory experiments through recording, analysis and interpretation of experimental results. (PLO3 Practical skills)

4. Practice dynamic communication skills in topics related to basic biochemistry among peers. (PLO5 Communication skills)

CLO

PLO

Taxonomy Pembelajaran

Learning Taxonomy

Mod Pengajaran

Mode of Delivery

Penilaian

Assessment

CLO1

PLO1

Cognitive (C2)

Lecture, SGD

Written Exam

CLO2

PLO2

Cognitive (C4)

Lecture, SLP

Written Exam, Assignment

CLO3

PLO3

Psychomotor (P3)

Practical

Lab report, OSPE

CLO4

PLO5

Affective (A2)

Seminar

Presentation

Bahasa Pengantar

Medium of Instruction

English

Rujukan Utama

Main Reference

1. Ferrier, D. R. (2017). Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

2. Nelson, D. L. & Cox, M. M. (2021). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (8th ed.). New York: W. H. Freeman and Company.

3. Lieberman, M. & Peet, A. (2018). Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

4. Lieberman, M. A. & Ricker, R. (2019). BRS Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

5. Hofmann, A. & Clokie, S. (2018). Wilson and Walker's Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (8th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

6. Davison, A., et al., Eureka: Biochemistry & Metabolism. 2015: Scion Publishing Limited.

Strategi Pembelajaran

Learning Strategies

Kuliah,  Perbincangan berkumpulan, Pembentangan kumpulan, Pembelajaran Kendiri

Lecture, small group discussion, Group presentation, Self-study

Masa Pembelajaran Pelajar

Student Learning Time

Bersemuka / Face to face : 47

Tidak Bersemuka / Non Face to face: 47

Assessment preparation/ Assessment Preparation Time: 26

Kemahiran Boleh Pindah

Transferable Skills

Cognitive skills

Communication skills

Pensyarah / Lecturer

Bilik / Room

Telefon/e-mel

Telephone/e-mail

Dr Rahmawati binti Pare,

Block D, Level 2, Biomedical Science Department,

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

013-2220698/ rahma@ums.edu.my

Sesi Kuliah / Lecture Session:

Hari/Masa / Day/Time

Tempat / Venue

Please refer to Timetable

Teaching dates: 28/09/2026-14/1/2027 (Tuesday and Thursday)

Time: 8 – 10 am (Tue) and 10.30 am – 12.30pm (Thu)

Venue: Lecture room, Ground Floor, Block C Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Sesi Tutorial/Amali:

Tutorial/Practical Session:

Hari/Masa / Day/Time

Tempat / Venue

Please refer to Timetable

Practical dates: 3 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 (Thursday)

Time: 10.30 – 12.30 pm

Venue: Makmal Pelbagai Guna, Block B, Ground Floor

Perincian Pemberatan Penilaian

Detail of Assessment Weightage

Penilaian Berterusan / Continuous Assessment    : 40%

Peperiksaan Akhir / Final Examination         : 60%