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Study Course Description
Biochemistry I
Course Code
CFUBK_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Life Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ināra Nokalna
Structure Unit Manager
Pēteris Tretjakovs
Structural Unit
Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 16, cfbk@rsu.lv, +371 67061550
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of knowledge of the metabolic processes in the human body, the role of enzymes and bioenergetics of the living cell.
Preliminary Knowledge
Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Normal Physiology RSU MF II course level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the course the student will be able to: - describe the activity of enzymes and their regulation possibilities, their role in diagnostics; - define the main principles of bioenergy and metabolism, their regulation possibilities.
Skills
1.Having mastered the study course, the student will apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in practice: Will be able to explain the processes in the body: - Dependence of enzyme activity on various conditions; - Metabolism in the body; - Bioenergetic basis of living cells.
Competences
1.The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge of chemical processes in the body; their integration and regulation, the effect of drugs on metabolism.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independent acquisition of theoretical topics using other sources, such as scientific books, publications.
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Examination
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Examination |
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- Participation in practical classes, seminars;
- A written examination with open questions in the end-of-course examination.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Enzymes - structure, functions.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Vitamins and their relationship with enzymes.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Bioenergetics.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Glucose metabolism.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Lipid metabolism.
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Amino acid metabolism.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Enzymes - the principle of activity.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Enzyme activity, specificity.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Principles of enzyme regulation.
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On site
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Integration of Metabolism.
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Laboratory
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4
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Topics
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Hormones.
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Victor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, et.al. Anthony Weil Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry. 31st ed. 2018
2.
R.A. Harvey, D.R. Ferrier. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series), 2010: 544.
3.
e- studijas RSU.
Additional Reading
1.
Pub Med un citas datu bāzes.
Other Information Sources
1.
Pub Med un citas datu bāzes.