Kimia Biologi

 

Module title SBEP1007 Chemistry in Biology
Semester(s) 1st Semester
Person responsible Nazar Muhammad, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Language Indonesian, English
Relation to curriculum Compulsory module in Chemistry. This course introduces fundamental chemical principles in a biological context, supporting CPL-1 and CPL-5. It builds interdisciplinary understanding aligned with ASIIN standards and prepares students for advanced studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Teaching methods Lecture, group discussion
Workload 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week
✔ 120 minutes structured tasks per week
✔ 120 minutes independent learning per week
Credit points 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS (90 hours)
Prerequisites –
Module objectives ✔ Explain fundamental chemistry concepts relevant to biology
✔ Explain chemical reactions of organic compounds in biological contexts
Content This course explores fundamental chemistry concepts for biological applications.

Main topics:
➢ Introductory concepts
➢ Characteristics of organic compounds
➢ Structure of organic compounds
➢ Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes)
➢ Alcohols
➢ Organohalogens
➢ Ethers
➢ Aldehydes and Ketones
➢ Carboxylic acids and derivatives
➢ Esters
➢ Organic reactions
➢ Amines and Amides
➢ Water, ions, hydrogen, and autoionization
Exams and assessment formats Case Method, written examinations (midterm and final), assignments, and quizzes
Assessment ✔ Case Method: 56%

✔ Assignment: 3%

✔ Quiz: 6%

✔ Exam 1: 5%

✔ Exam 2: 30%
Recommended Literature 1. Chang, R. (2003). Kimia dasar: Konsep-konsep inti (M. A. Kadir, Trans.). Erlangga. (Original work published 2003) (Main Reference)
2. Zumdahl, S. S., & Zumdahl, S. A. (2007). Chemistry (7th ed.). Houghton Mifflin Company. (Main Reference)
3. Norris, J. F. (1922). Principles of organic chemistry (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. (Fundamental Book)
4. Oxtoby, D. W., Gillis, H. P., & Nachtrieb, N. H. (2001). Prinsip-prinsip kimia modern (S. S. Achmadi, Trans.). Erlangga. (Original work published 2001) (Fundamental Book)
5. Brady, J. E., Jespersen, N. D., & Hyslop, A. (2012). Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. (Main Reference)
6. Hart, H., Craine, L. E., & Hart, D. J. (2003). Kimia organik: Suatu kuliah singkat (S. S. Achmadi, Trans.). Erlangga. (Original work published 2003) (Fundamental Book)
7. Nelson, D. L., & Cox, M. M. (2021). Lehninger principles of biochemistry (8th ed.). W. H. Freeman.
8. Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Orr, R. B. (2020). Campbell biology (12th ed.). Pearson.
9. Whitesides, G. M. (2018). Physical chemistry in biology. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 122(25), 6441–6451. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b04627
10. Liu, Y., & Li, Y. (2020). Chemical principles in biological systems: From molecules to life. Accounts of Chemical Research, 53(10), 2132–2144. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.accounts.0c00321
11. Alberts, B. (2021). Molecular biology of the cell: Emerging chemical perspectives in cell biology. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 22(3), 145–160. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-020-00318-5
Date of Amendment August 2024