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Course: Biomedical Foundations

Chemistry of Life

Imagine understanding the building blocks of life down to the atomic level-how molecules interact, how reactions power cellular functions, and how complex compounds form and break down in the body. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the chemistry that underpins biological systems. From atomic structure to organic molecules and reaction mechanisms, each module will guide you through the principles that explain life at its most fundamental level. You'll explore essential concepts like chemical bonding, solution chemistry, and acid-base balance, all while learning how these.

• Biomedical Foundations

12 chapters. Online and self-paced, in English, on the BMEssentia Platform.

What you will learn

• Grasp the states of matter-solid, liquid, gas, plasma-and phase transitions like melting and boiling, essential for interpreting chemical processes in biological systems
• Learn the intricacies of atomic structure, including protons, neutrons, and electrons, and how these influence element properties and reactions.
• Master ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds, and understand how these interactions form molecules critical to biological functions.
• Develop proficiency in balancing equations and identifying types of reactions (synthesis, decomposition), foundational skills for biochemical processes.
• Gain expertise in calculating solution concentrations and performing dilutions, essential for understanding cellular environments and metabolic reactions.
• Explore acid-base chemistry, pH, and buffers, which are crucial for maintaining homeostasis in biological systems.
• Learn about oxidation and reduction, key concepts in energy production and electron transport in cellular respiration.
• Study water's unique properties, including cohesion, adhesion, and heat capacity, which make it indispensable for life.
• Delve into the structure and function of organic molecules-lipids, proteins, carbohydrates-and how they contribute to life processes.
• Use stoichiometric principles to quantify reactants and products in biochemical reactions, ensuring accuracy in lab and research settings.

Modules

1. Matter and Measurements
2. Atoms and Elements
3. Molecules and Compounds
4. Properties of Water and Chemical Reactions
5. Solution Stoichiometry and Introduction to Acids and Bases
6. Acids and Bases
7. Buffer Solutions
8. Redox Reactions
9. Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Part 1)
10. Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Part 2)
11. Lipids and Carbohydrates
12. Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes

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