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Study Course Description
Sport Biochemistry
Course Code
SUUK_278
Branch of Science
Chemical sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Irina Kazuša
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the molecular foundations of the human organism's existence, considering metabolic processes as the most essential prerequisite for life, about the regulation of these processes and changes in cases of pathologies. Understanding the energetic and biochemical basis of homeostasis-providing processes. Get an idea of analytical methods and interpretation of obtained results.
Preliminary Knowledge
Chemistry, Biology and Physics at the High School level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course, the student acquires theoretical knowledge of bioenergetic processes in the body - metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and also knows the basic principles of biochemical regulation of metabolic processes.
Skills
1.The student will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the study course practically by explaining the processes taking place in the body: • metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins as a single system of transformations in obtaining energy; • the importance of carbohydrate catabolism (aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis) and anabolism (glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis); • the importance of fats and lipids in metabolism; • the role of replaceable and irreplaceable amino acids in obtaining energy and in the synthesis of protein molecules. In the study course, basic analytical skills and the necessary minimum of biochemical terminology are learned.
Competences
1.The student will be able to independently judge the course of metabolism in the human body. The student will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills in further studies and professional work.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent learning of theoretical topics using educational literature and other sources (scientific publications, books, media resources).
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Examination
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1. Participation in practical lessons, understanding and solving problem situations. 2. Written mid-term tests, which are mandatory to pass the course. 3. Final exam (written, multiple-question exam), which shows 100% mastery of the course material.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Explanation of the concept of metabolism. Energy requirements for metabolic processes.
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Digestion of food. Scheme of nutrient catabolism. The role of enzymes, vitamins and hormones in metabolic processes. Characterization of macroergic compound (ATF) molecules.
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Auditorium
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2
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Main dietary carbohydrates. Carbohydrate digestion. Characteristics and energetic effect of the glycolysis process. Features of aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis. Breakdown of glucose to carbon dioxide and water.
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Auditorium
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2
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Glycogen synthesis and breakdown in liver and muscle. Common metabolites of glucose and other nutrient molecules in the catabolism process.
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Auditorium
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Main sources of dietary fat. Production of fat and lipid molecules and their role in cell membrane structure.
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2
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Fat digestion. Hydrolysis of reserve fat (lipolysis). Energetic effect of fatty acid catabolism. The role of carnitine in fatty acid catabolism. Synthesis of ketone bodies in the body. Causes of their formation and possible use. Negative features of ketoacidosis.
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Auditorium
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2
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Characterization of complete proteins. Structure of protein molecules. Protein digestion. Essential amino acids. Formation and use of the amino acid pool. Formation and importance of creatine phosphate in muscles. Creatinine.
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Auditorium
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Muscle biochemistry. Energy sources for skeletal muscles depending on the degree of activity (load). Substrates of aerobic metabolism in muscles. Comparison of energy sources in different loads.
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Class/Seminar
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Laboratory
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2
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The main elements of the metabolic process. Digestion of food.
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Class/Seminar
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Laboratory
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2
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Structure of carbohydrate molecules. Monosaccharide and polysaccharide molecules. Digestion of monosaccharide and polysaccharide molecules in the intestinal tract and cellular metabolism.
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Laboratory
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Laboratory work. Differences in the molecular structure of monosaccharides and polysaccharides. Digestion of monosaccharide and polysaccharide molecules in the intestinal tract.
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Laboratory
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Fat digestion in the intestinal tract. Structure of lipid molecules. The structure of the cell membrane.
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On site
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Laboratory
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Structure of protein molecules. Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of protein molecules. Protein digestion in the intestinal tract.
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Metabolism of nitrogen-containing molecules (nucleic acids, heme, etc.).
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Laboratory work. Analytical determination of metabolic products.
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Laboratory
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Energy sources in muscles under different loads.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Nelson, Cox, Lehninger, Cox, Michael M, & Lehninger, Albert L. (2017). Lehninger principles of biochemistry / David L. Nelson, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michael M. Cox, Professor of Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison. (7th ed.).
2.
Nokalna, Nokalns, Lapsa, Brasliņš, Nokalns, Māris, Lapsa, Aija, . . . (2018). Organiskā ķīmija ar ievirzi bioķīmijā : Metodiskais materiāls studentiem / sastādītāji: I. Nokalna, M. Nokalns; redaktore: Aija Lapsa. RSU, Cilvēka fizioloģijas un bioķīmijas katedra. (2. papildinātais izdevums. ed.).
3.
Lieberman, M. (2018). Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry : A clinical approach / Michael Lieberman, Allan Marks, Alisa Peet ; illustrations by Matthew Chansky. (5th ed, international ed.).
Additional Reading
1.
David L. Nelson; Michael M. (2021). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 8th ed.
2.
Victor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, et.al. (2020). Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry. 31st ed.
3.
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