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SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE
Biochemistry
FACULTY/INSTITUTE
Faculty of Medicine
Institute of Obstetrics and Emergency Medicine
Department: Obstetrics
COURSE CODE
DEGREE PROGRAMME
FIELD OF STUDY
OBSTETRICS
COURSE FORMAT
YEAR AND SEMESTER
NAME OF THE TEACHER
DEGREE LEVEL
STUDY MODE
FULL TIME
Fundamental science
2014/15
ALEKSANDER MYSZKA
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is:
-the interpretation and understanding of chemical phenomena occurring in human body
-the interpretation and understanding of basic biochemical regularities in human organism
-the ability to assess the accuracy of the biochemical functioning of human body
-the educational attitudes of responsibility for the use of the biochemical knowledge at
work place
PREREQUISITES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student has knowledge of biology and chemistry at the
high school level
Knowledge:
-student describes the basics of homeostasis and understands
the role of positive and negative feedback
- describes the role of nucleotides in the cell
- describes primary and secondary structure of DNA and RNA,
the interactions stabilizing these structures, describes the
chromatin structure
-describes the structure of chromosomes, molecular
mechanisms of mutagenesis, knows the metabolic profiles of
individual organs
- knows the rules of inheritance of different features,
inheritance of quantitative traits
-characterizes the basic reactions of inorganic and organic
compounds in aqueous solutions
-knows different vitamins, describes the structure of amino
acids, nucleosides, monosaccharides, carboxylic acids and
their derivatives, comprising the macromolecules present in
the cells, extracellular matrix and body fluids
Skills:
- student applies the laws of physics to describe the issues of
the biology of cells, tissues and physiological processes
Social competence :
- is responsible for the continuous improvement of
knowledge and skills
COURSE ORGANISATION –LEARNING FORMAT AND NUMBER OF HOURS
Lectures - 10 hours.
Classes – 6 hours.
Self-study - 10 hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
-contents of lectures
1 Basic metabolic processes occurring in the cell. The biochemical composition of human
organism.
2 Biological basis for the integrity of the human body.
3 Structure and function of macromolecules present in the human body:
-amino acids and proteins; the amino acid metabolism
-carbohydrates and their metabolism
-fats and their metabolism
-vitamins and minerals
-trace elements.
4 Biochemistry of tissues and organs. Biochemistry of gastrointestinal, urinary, and
hematopoietic systems.
5 Hormonal regulation of metabolism.
6 Microscopy in medical research, the types of microscopes used in medical science and
principle of operation.
-contents of classes
1 The energy generation processes. Krebs cycle. Electron transport chain.
2 The digestion and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
3 Functions of water and electrolytes in human organism.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1 Seminar with a multimedia presentation
2 Classes: individual work, work with instruction,
discussion
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS 1 Lecture: Passing the test
2 Classes: the implementation of the commissioned
tasks, presentation, project
GRADING SYSTEM
1 Full participation and activity in the classes
2 Passing the written tests (including 20 questions) –
The grading scale F-A
Test Passing:
A. Questions concerning messages to remember;
B. Questions concerning the response message to the
understanding;
C. Solving of typical tasks;
D. Solving of atypical tasks;
Evaluation criteria:
- Insufficient solution tasks only in areas A and B =
rating (F)
- For solving tasks only from the A and B the
opportunity for max. evaluation of (D)
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD
NEEDED TO ACHIEVE EXPECTED
LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPRESSED
IN TIME AND ECTS CREDIT POINTS
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
INTERNSHIP
MATERIALS
- For solving tasks in the area of A + B + C possibility
for max. evaluation of (B)
- For solving tasks in the area of A + B + C + D the
possibility of obtaining (A)
lecture- 15 hours
classes -6 hours
self- study - 10 hours
NUMBER OF CREDITS ECTS- 6
ENGLISH
PRIMARY OR REQUIRED BOOKS/READINGS:
Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko.
Biochemia. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN
SUPPLEMENTAL OR OPTIONAL BOOKS/READINGS:
Robert K. Murray, Daryl K. Granner, Victor W. Rodwell.
Biochemia Harpera ilustrowana. H.A. PZWL, Warszawa
2008