DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTER STUDIES

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE : S-BIOL313LA

COURSE TITLE : Biomolecules
COURSE TYPE : Laboratory
COURSE CREDIT : 2 Units
PRE-REQUISITES : S-CHEM022 Biochemistry
CO-REQUISITES : S-BIOL313 Biomolecules Lecture

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course provides an understanding on the structure and function of large and small biomolecules involved in
metabolism and information transfer in living organisms. The course covers both chemical and biological processes and
their mechanisms. It involves different molecular techniques for separation, determination and characterization of
biomolecules such as centrifugation, spectrophotometry and gel electrophoresis.
The course will have a special provision on modality, pacing, pedagogy, assessment type, communication and
feedback based on the national, regional, provincial, city, and institutional guidelines for the safety amidst disaster and
pandemic. Hence, this class shall be delivered in both online and offline/module-based approach. This course is also
compliant with Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) and 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) frameworks.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, students are expected to:
CLO1. Understand laboratory safety protocols in conducting biomolecular experiments.
CLO2. Correlate the structure of biomolecules and their properties by performing various qualitative tests.
CLO3. Enhance laboratory skills in isolating and characterizing biomolecules by applying basic and advanced techniques
in biomolecular analysis.
CLO4. Analyze scientific evidences in biochemical processes by testing hypothesis and methodologies.
CLO5. Design experiment to test biochemical concepts by applying various techniques learned in the laboratory.
CLO6. Exhibit the value of scientific inquiry by relating the importance of biochemical concepts to other scientific
disciplines as well as to its role in daily lives.
CLO7. Compose scientific literature and presentation that effectively communicate recent biomolecular researches.
CLO8. Demonstrate 21st century skills in all learning activities.
LEARNING PLAN:

Learning Outcomes for Midterm Period

Course Learning Outcomes Topic Learning Outcomes
 TLO1. Identify the laboratory safety guidelines that should
be observed while working in the laboratory.
CLO1. Understand laboratory safety protocols in
 TLO2. Explain the importance of observing laboratory safety
conducting biomolecular experiments.
protocols in conducting laboratory experiments.

 TLO3. Correlate carbohydrate structure and their properties

by performing various qualitative tests.
 TLO4. Identify unknown carbohydrate samples through their
qualitative reaction profile.
 TLO5. Correlate lipid structure and their properties by
CLO2. Correlate the structure of biomolecules and
performing various qualitative tests.
their properties by performing various qualitative
tests.  TLO6. Differentiate the various classes of lipids through
qualitative tests.
 TLO7. Correlate lipid structure and their properties by
performing various qualitative tests.
 TLO8. Identify the different functional groups of proteins
through their qualitative reactions.
 TLO9. Isolate carbohydrates from various sources.
 TLO10. Characterize isolated carbohydrates by various
methods of analysis.
CLO3. Enhance laboratory skills in isolating and  TLO11. Isolate lipids from various sources.
characterizing biomolecules by applying basic and  TLO12. Characterize isolated lipids by various methods of
advanced techniques in biomolecular analysis. analysis.
 TLO13. Isolate proteins from various sources.
 TLO14. Characterize isolated proteins by various methods of
analysis.
CLO7. Compose scientific literature and presentation  TLO15. Construct scientific poster that communicate results
that effectively communicate recent biomolecular of recent research involving carbohydrates, lipids, and
researches. proteins.
CLO8. Demonstrate 21st century skills in all learning  Collaboration, Skilled Communication, Knowledge
activities. Construction, Self-Regulation, Real-World Problem-Solving,
Use of ICT (not part of topic, but integrated in assessments)
 Asynchronous
Synchronous

Assessment
Summative

Activities
Module No Teaching-Learning Activities /

Allotted
Onsite
and Assessment Strategy

Hours
Learning Offline/Printed Online Module Technology
Outcome(s) Date Module Activities Activities Enabler
 Gospel Reflection
 Gospel Reflection
 Printed course
 Uploaded course
syllabus and
syllabus and
Module 1 course overview
course overview
 Laboratory Safety
 Laboratory Safety
CLO1 Orientation and
Week Orientation and Schoolbook 3.0
CLO8 Guidelines /
1-1 Guidelines MS Teams
TLO1  Enabling
TLO2  Enabling
Assessment: Quiz
Assessment: Quiz
on Laboratory
on Laboratory
Safety and
Safety and
Guidelines
Guidelines
 Gospel Reflection  Gospel Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual
Experiment on Experiment on Schoolbook
Week
Qualitative Qualitative MS Stream / 3.0
Module 2 1-2
Analysis of Analysis of
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates
CLO2
CLO8
TLO3  Enabling  Enabling
TLO4 Assessment: Assessment:
Worksheet on Worksheet on
Week Schoolbook
Structure and Structure and / 3.0
2-1
Qualitative Qualitative
Analysis of Analysis of
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates
 Gospel Reflection  Gospel Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual
Schoolbook
Module 3 Week Experiment on Experiment on MS Stream / 3.0
2-2 Structure and Structure and
CLO2 Qualitative Qualitative
CLO8 Analysis of Lipids Analysis of Lipids
TLO5  Enabling  Enabling
TLO6 Assessment: Assessment:
Week Worksheet on Worksheet on Schoolbook
/ 3.0
3-1 Structure and Structure and
Qualitative Qualitative
Analysis of Lipids Analysis of Lipids
  Gospel Reflection  Gospel Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual
Experiment on Experiment on Schoolbook
Week
Structure and Structure and MS Stream / 3.0
3-2
Qualitative Qualitative
Analysis of Analysis of
Proteins Proteins
 Enabling  Enabling
Assessment: Assessment:
Worksheet on Worksheet on
Week Schoolbook
Structure and Structure and / 3.0
4-1
Module 4 Qualitative Qualitative
Analysis of Analysis of
CLO2 Proteins Proteins
CLO8  Onsite
TLO7  Onsite
Consultation and MS Teams
TLO8 Consultation and
Post-Lab (if onsite
Week Post-Lab
Discussion if consultation / 3.0
4-2 Discussion if
allowed, otherwise is not yet
allowed, otherwise
text/call allowed)
online consultation
consultation
Week
SELF-CARE/ME-TIME 3.0
5-1
Summative Summative
Assessment 1 – Assessment 1 –
Paper-based Exam Online Exam on
Week
on Structure and Structure and Schoolbook / 3.0
5-2
Qualitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis
of Carbohydrates, of Carbohydrates,
Lipids, and Proteins Lipids, and Proteins
 Gospel Reflection  Gospel Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual Schoolbook
Week Experiment on Experiment on 3.0
Module 5 MS Stream /
6-1 Isolation and Isolation and
Characterization Characterization
CLO3
of Carbohydrates of Carbohydrates
CLO8
TLO9  Enabling  Enabling
TLO10 Assessment: Assessment:
Week Worksheet on Worksheet on Schoolbook 3.0
/
6-2 Isolation and Isolation and
Characterization Characterization
of Carbohydrates of Carbohydrates
  Gospel Reflection
 Gospel Reflection
 Virtual
 Paper-based
Experiment on
Experiment on
Module 6 Experiment on
Isolation and
Isolation and
Characterization of Schoolbook
CLO3 Characterization
Week Lipids MS Stream
CLO8 of Lipids / 3.0
7-1  Enabling
TLO11  Enabling
TLO12 Assessment:
Assessment:
Worksheet on
Worksheet on
Quantitative
Quantitative
Characterization of
Characterization
Lipids
of Lipids
 Gospel Reflection
 Gospel Reflection
 Virtual
 Paper-based
Experiment on Schoolbook
Week Experiment on 3.0
Isolation and MS Stream /
7-2 Isolation and
Analysis of
Characterization of
Proteins
Proteins
 Enabling  Enabling
Assessment: Assessment:
Week Worksheet on Worksheet on 3.0
Schoolbook /
8-1 Isolation and Isolation and
Module 7
Characterization of Characterization
Proteins of Proteins
CLO3
 Onsite
CLO8  Onsite
TLO13 Consultation and MS Teams
Consultation and
TLO14 Post-Lab (if onsite
Week Post-Lab
TLO15 Discussion if consultation / 3.0
8-2 Discussion if
allowed, otherwise is not yet
allowed, otherwise
text/call allowed)
online consultation
consultation
Week
SELF-CARE/ME-TIME 3.0
9-1
Summative Summative
Assessment 2 – Assessment 2 –
Written Exam on Online Exam on
Week Schoolbook
Isolation and Isolation and / 3.0
9-2
Characterization of Characterization of
Carbohydrates, Carbohydrates,
Lipids, and Proteins Lipids, and Proteins
TOTAL 9.0 27.0 6.0 6.0 54.0
Learning Outcomes for Final Period
Course Learning Outcomes Topic Learning Outcomes
 TLO16. Correlate nucleic structure and their properties by
CLO2. Demonstrate understanding on structure of performing various qualitative tests.
various biological molecules by performing  TLO17. Differentiate deoxyribonucleic acids and ribonucleic
laboratory experiments. acids.

 TLO18. Isolate nucleic acids from various sources.

CLO3. Enhance laboratory skills in isolating and
 TLO19. Characterize isolated nucleic acids by various
characterizing biomolecules by applying basic and
methods of analysis.
advanced techniques in biomolecular analysis.

CLO4. Analyze scientific evidences in biochemical

processes by testing hypothesis and methodologies.  TLO20. Analyze advancements on methodologies for
biomolecular studies.

CLO5. Design an experiment to test biochemical

concepts by applying various techniques learned in  TLO21. Propose an experimental design to resolve a specific
the laboratory. problem in biomolecular research.

CLO6. Exhibit the value of scientific inquiry by

relating the importance of biochemical concepts to  TLO22. Relate biomolecular research to specific application
other scientific disciplines as well as to its role in in agriculture, environment, nutrition, and health.
daily lives.
 TLO23. Construct an infographic poster on advancement on
methodologies for biomolecular studies.
 TLO24. Compose a capsule proposal that shows an
CLO7. Compose scientific literature and presentation
experimental design to resolve a specific problem in
that effectively communicate recent biomolecular
biomolecular research.
researches.
 TLO25. Synthesize an audio-visual presentation that relates
biomolecular research to specific application in agriculture,
environment, nutrition, and health.
CLO8. Demonstrate 21st century skills in all learning  Collaboration, Skilled Communication, Knowledge
activities. Construction, Self-Regulation, Real-World Problem-Solving,
Use of ICT (not part of topic, but integrated in assessments) Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous

Teaching-Learning Activities /
Synchronous

Module
Assessment
Summative

Assessment Strategy
No and
Learning
Outcome Printed Module Online Module Technolog
(s) Date Activities Activities y Enabler
 Gospel
Module 8  Gospel Reflection Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual
Week Schoolbook
CLO2 Experiment on Experiment on / 3.0
10-1 MS Stream
CLO8 Qualitative Analysis Qualitative
of Nucleic Acids Analysis of
TLO16 Nucleic Acids
TLO17  Enabling
 Enabling
Assessment:
Assessment:
Worksheet on
Week Worksheet on Schoolbook
Structure and / 3.0
10-2 Structure and
Qualitative
Qualitative Analysis
Analysis of
of Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
 Gospel
 Gospel Reflection Reflection
 Paper-based  Virtual
Week Experiment on Experiment on Schoolbook
/
11-1 Isolation and Isolation and MS Stream 3.0
Characterization of Characterizatio
Nucleic Acids n of Nucleic
Acids
Module 9  Enabling
 Enabling
Assessment:
CLO3 Assessment:
Worksheet on
Week Worksheet on Schoolbook
CLO8 Isolation and /
11-2 Isolation and 3.0
CLO9 Characterizatio
Characterization of
TLO10 n of Nucleic
Nucleic Acids
Acids
 Onsite
Consultation
 Onsite Consultation MS Teams
and Post-Lab
and Post-Lab (if onsite
Week Discussion if
Discussion if consultatio / 3.0
12-1 allowed,
allowed, otherwise n is not yet
otherwise
text/call consultation allowed)
online
consultation
 Gospel
Module Reflection
 Gospel Reflection
10  Activity on
 Activity on
Advancements
CLO4 Week Advancements in
in
Methodologies for Schoolbook / 3.0
CLO7 12-2 Methodologies
Biomolecular
CLO8 for
Studies
CLO9 Biomolecular
TLO11 Studies
TLO14
  Enabling
Assessment:
 Enabling Draft
Assessment: Draft Infographic
Infographic Poster Poster on
Week
on Advancements on Advancements Schoolbook / 3.0
13-1
Methodologies for on
Biomolecular Methodologies
Studies for
Biomolecular
Studies
Week
SELF-CARE/ME-TIME 3.0
13-2
Summative
Summative
Assessment 1 –
Assessment 1 –
Output-based
Output-based Exam:
Exam: Final
Week Final Infographic Schoolbook
Infographic Poster / 3.0
14-1 Poster on
on Advancements
Advancements in
in Methodologies
Methodologies for
for Biomolecular
Biomolecular Studies
Studies
 Gospel
 Gospel Reflection Reflection
 Activity on Capsule Activity on
Week
Proposal and Capsule Schoolbook / 3.0
14-2
Module Experimental Proposal and
11 Design Experimental
Design
CLO4  Enabling
CLO7  Enabling Assessment:
CLO8 Assessment: Capsule
TLO12 Capsule Proposal Proposal that
Week
TLO15 that seeks to resolve seeks to resolve / 3.0
15-1
a specific problem in a specific
biomolecular problem in
research biomolecular
research
 Gospel
 Gospel Reflection
Module Reflection
 Activity on
12  Activity on
Applications of
Applications of
CLO4 Week Biomolecular
Biomolecular Schoolbook 3.0
Research on /
CLO7 15-2 Research on
Agriculture,
CLO8 Agriculture,
TLO12 Environment,
Environment,
TLO15 Nutrition, and
Nutrition, and
Health
Health
  Onsite
Consultation
 Onsite Consultation
Week if allowed, Schoolbook
if allowed, otherwise / 3.0
16-1 otherwise MS Teams
text/call consultation
online
consultation
Week
SELF-CARE/ME-TIME 3.0
16-2
 Audio-visual
 Writing of Report on
Presentation on
Week Applications of
Applications of
17- Biomolecular
Biomolecular
1&2 Research on
Research on MS Teams / 9.0
Agriculture,
Agriculture,
Week Environment,
Environment,
18-1 Nutrition, and
Nutrition, and
Health
Health
Summative
Summative Assessment 2 –
Assessment 2 – Output-based
Submission of Exam: Submission
Finalized Written of Edited Audio-
Report on visual Presentation
Week
Applications of on Applications of Schoolbook / 3.0
18-2
Biomolecular Biomolecular
Research on Research on
Agriculture, Agriculture,
Environment, Environment,
Nutrition, and Health Nutrition, and
Health
TOTAL 9.0 27.0 6.0 6.0 54.0

GRADING SYSTEM:
Midterm
Enabling Assessments - 60%
Summative Assessments- 40%
100%
Finals
Enabling Assessments- 60%
Summative Assessments- 40%
100%

Overall Final Grade = Midterm + Final

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COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. Enrollment in an E-Class. Your teacher shall enroll you in the e-class. This will be based on the class list provided
by the Office of the University Registrar and at DLSU-D portal. For those who opted for printed modules, you
will only be given the module if you are officially enrolled.
2. Communication and Feedback
a. Online Synchronous Communication shall happen as indicated in the learning plan section of the
syllabus.
b. Online Asynchronous Communication shall happen when the faculty utilizes at least one of the
recommended asynchronous communication. The minimum response time for asynchronous
communication is 24 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays. All communication platforms must be
explicitly indicated in the syllabus. Below are the recommended asynchronous communication
platforms:
i. Forum – at the Forum Tab at Schoolbook, students can post their general concerns. The forum
is public and any post can be seen by the class.
ii. Messaging – at Schoolbook. Any private or confidential matters must be messaged through
Schoolbook messaging feature.
iii. Email –
c. Offline Communication are only for students who opted for Printed Modules. Text messaging subject
to strict confidentiality agreement between the student and the professor maybe used. This mode of
communication is exclusive for the specified type of student. Calls may be entertained within working
hours (8AM to 5PM), while text messages may be responded to within 24 hours, excluding Sundays and
holidays.
d. Cursing and use of foul language is strictly forbidden whether in writing or verbally. Likewise, shouting
during live discussion, flooding of chat and messages, and online selling are not allowed.

3. Attendance Policy
a. Attendance Policy for Online Classes is scheduled based on the learning plan. Attendance, especially in
synchronous classes, shall not be a basis for receiving a failing grade. It will not comprise any grade in
the class standing.
b. RSVP is part of the ethical process of conducting online meetings, as such the following actions should
be observed:
i. The synchronous meeting will be announced by the teacher at least 14 calendar days before its
schedule.
ii. The student must confirm his/her attendance at least three days before the scheduled
synchronous meeting.
iii. The faculty will announce two days before the calendared synchronous meeting if it will push
through or not. If cancelled, the faculty will announce a new schedule for the synchronous
meeting or the alternative asynchronous activity as replacement.
c. The minimum required attendees for a synchronous meeting shall be 50 percent of the entire class. It is
the faculty’s prerogative whether to continue or discontinue the session if it does not reach 50 percent.
However, if the attendees are less than 20 percent of the total class, the synchronous session will be
rescheduled, an asynchronous learning activity will take the place of the supposed synchronous meeting.
d. All synchronous meetings will be recorded and embedded into a schoolbook page section. It must also
be accessed by students at MS Teams and other institutionally subscribed video hosting platform.
e. The synchronous meeting will only be held at the schedule indicated in the registration form.
 4. Intellectual Property Policy
a. Policy and copyright infringement will not be tolerated. Any violation of such will earn students a grade
of zero in the assessment.
b. Using of any illegally obtained software is strictly prohibited.
c. Students are encouraged to use their original photos, videos, and other resources. Otherwise, students
can use royalty-free resources or embed the sources in their submissions to avoid copyright infringement
and/or plagiarism.
d. Inviting people who are not part of the class, in synchronous meetings is strictly prohibited, unless
approved by the subject teacher. Posing as another person during a synchronous activity is strictly
prohibited.
e. Giving of password to Schoolbook and Office 365 is strictly prohibited. Likewise, accessing Schoolbook
and Office 365 account other than the students’ personal account is also strictly prohibited. Violating
students will be reported to the Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO).

5. Other Policies
a. Attire - students must wear decent casual or smart-casual attire as prescribed by the Student Handbook.
b. Microphone Use – microphone must be muted and only unmuted when required by your teacher.
c. Video – videos may be used by the teacher to validate attendance. However, the student can choose to
turn off the video if the teacher allows it.
d. The use of English is required for any presentation including the question and answer. Tagalog or Taglish
can only be used during consultation.

REFERENCES:

Online References
Call number or Reference Material
e-provider
Ekinci D, editor. 2015. Biotechnology. IntechOpen. [accessed 5 Aug 2020].
online
https://intechopen.com/books/biotechnology
Jacob-Lopes E, Zepka LQ, editors. 2019. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. IntechOpen.
online
[accessed 5 Aug 2020]. https://intechopen.com/books/biotechnology-and-bioengineering
online Sato B, Woolfolk B, Kadandle P, Massimelli J, and Lay M. Biochemistry Laboratory Manual.
Ayala School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine. [accessed 5 Aug 2020].
http://sites.uci.edu/m114l/files/2014/09/M114L-Biochemistry-manual-COMPLETE.pdf

On-Site References
Call number or Reference Material
e-provider
QD 415.G192 Garrett RH, Grisham CM. 2017. Biochemistry. 6th edition. Boston (MA): Cengage Learning.
2017
QH 506.B521 Nanau RM, Neuman MG. 2016. Biomolecules. New York (NY): Magnum Publishing LLC.
2016
TP 248.22.Sch52 Schmid RD, Schimdt-Dannert C. 2016. Biotechnology: An Illustrated Primer.
2016 Weinheim,(BW): Wiley-VCH.
Prepared: Biological Sciences Department
1st Semester 2020-2021

Approved: Dr. Airill L. Mercurio

Chair, BSD

Endorsed: Dr. Cristina C. Salibay

Dean, CSCS