| Module designation | SEDC6048 Bioinorganic Chemistry |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 6th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Prof. Dr. Adlim, M.Sc |
| Language | Indonesian, English (for lecture material) |
| Relation to curriculum | Elective Course |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, small group discussion, case methods, |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 100 minutes of lecture and discussion per week120 minutes of structured tasks per week120 minutes of independent learning per week |
| Credit points | 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | Passed basic chemistry courses I and basic chemistry II |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Students can explain the general classification of biomolecules and porphyrin complexes and their biological functions through independent/group assignments in the context of disease/deficiency/poisoning.Students can explain Hemoglobin, myoglobin, and cytochrome and their biological functions through independent/group assignments in the context of disease/deficiency/poisoning.Students can explain metalloenzymes, nitrogen fixation, and metal/non-metal elements that change biological systems that are harmful to health through independent/group assignments. |
| Content | The Bioinorganic course is part of the undergraduate Chemistry study program curriculum that studies the role and interaction of inorganic elements in biological systems. This course covers topics such as the biological function of metals in the body, the mechanism of action of metals on enzymes and proteins, the role of metals in metabolic processes, and bioinorganic applications in health, the environment, and technology. Students will learn the basic concepts of metal biochemistry, and the molecular mechanisms involving metals in biological systems. In addition, the latest developments in bioinorganic research will be discussed, such as metal-based drug design, the use of metals in cancer therapy, and the application of metals in biosensor technology. |
| Exams and assessment formats | written examinations, case studies, student presentations, and guided class discussions |
| Study and examination requirements | Case Assignment: 30%Quiz: 20 %Midterm: 20%Participatory Activities (Attitude, Discussion, and Presentation): 10%Final exam: 20% |
| Recommended literature | Adlim (2009). Kimia Anorganik, Syiah Kuala PressRosette M. Roat-Malone (2007). Bioinorganic Chemistry, short course, 2nd edition, Wiley-InterscienceIvano Bertini, Harry B. Gray, Stephen J. Lippard, and Joan Selverstone Valentine (2024), Bioinorganic Chemistry, LibretexRobert R. Crichton (2008). Biological Inorganic Chemistry An Introduction, Amsterdam, Elsevier |
| Date of last amendment | January 13, 2025 |