Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Biochemistry
Course Code
LSPA_016
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Dzintare
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To build understanding of the chemical composition of the human body, biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, biochemical foundations of life processes, emphasising the body’s main energy sources and substances involved in energy production.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary or secondary special education, including life science profile subjects: biology, anatomy, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry. It would be preferable to learn the foundations of biochemistry in close connection with learning the foundations of physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Chemical composition of the human body and the chemical foundations of life processes. 2. Chemical composition, biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, emphasising the body’s main energy sources and substances involved in energy production.
Skills
1.1. To conduct chemical confirming reactions for biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids. 2. To know how to use lab glassware, reagents and equipment.
Competences
1.1. To evaluate the role of biochemical compounds in forming the body structure and ensuring functions. 2. Ability to interpret the results obtained in laboratory works, compare with literature data.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation for test works in foundations of biochemistry on topics: 1) chemical composition of the body, functional groups of organic compounds, dispersion systems of the body, pH, buffer systems, 2) carbohydrates, 3) lipids, 4) proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids.
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Examination
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Knowledge, skills and competences of students in biochemistry are assessed in 4 test works in a 10-point grading system on four blocks of topics (1) Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions. 2) Diffusion, osmosis. Biological significance and properties of carbohydrates. 3) Biological significance and properties of lipids. 4) Biological significance and properties of proteins. Enzymes. Biological significance and properties of nucleic acids), a test is written on each block of topics.
Skills and competences of students are assessed in two laboratory works on qualitative reactions to confirm carbohydrates and on proteins. The laboratory works should be done and get a passing grade.
Students’ knowledge and competencies are assessed on a quantitative basis – all 4 electronic test works provided for in the course must be successfully completed by answering multiple choice questions, receiving an assessment in each of them, which is calculated by software, of not less than 4 points. Failing grades (below 4) must be improved.
The final assessment on a 10-point scale is provided based on the obtained sum of points.
Assessment table of learning outcomes:
1. Chemical composition of the body, functional groups of organic compounds, dispersion systems of the body, pH, buffer systems.
2. Carbohydrates.
3. Lipids.
4. Proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids.
5. Qualitative reactions to confirm carbohydrates.
6. Reactions to confirm proteins.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions.
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions.
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions.
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions.
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Diffusion, osmosis. Classification, chemical properties of carbohydrates and their role in the body.
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Diffusion, osmosis. Classification, chemical properties of carbohydrates and their role in the body.
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Diffusion, osmosis. Classification, chemical properties of carbohydrates and their role in the body.
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Colour reactions of carbohydrates.
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Classification of lipids, chemical properties of fats, phospholipids and steroids and their role in the body.
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Classification of lipids, chemical properties of fats, phospholipids and steroids and their role in the body.
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Classification of lipids, chemical properties of fats, phospholipids and steroids and their role in the body.
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Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure levels, classification of proteins.
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Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure levels, classification of proteins.
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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), structure and role in the body.
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Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure levels, classification of proteins. Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), structure and role in the body.
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Enzymes, their structure, classification, action.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Chemical composition of the body. Functional groups of organic compounds. Characteristics of dispersion systems of the body. pH, buffer systems. Colloidal solutions.
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Auditorium
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Diffusion, osmosis. Classification, chemical properties of carbohydrates and their role in the body.
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Diffusion, osmosis. Classification, chemical properties of carbohydrates and their role in the body.
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Classification of lipids, chemical properties of fats, phospholipids and steroids and their role in the body.
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Classification of lipids, chemical properties of fats, phospholipids and steroids and their role in the body.
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Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure levels, classification of proteins.
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Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure levels, classification of proteins.
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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), structure and role in the body.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ūdre V. Vispārējā un sporta bioķīmija I d. mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, Rīga, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Kazuša I., Nokalns M., Kazušs E., Kazušs M. Statiskā bioķīmija. RSU, 2015.
3.
Vīgants A. Cilvēka bioķīmija un molekulārā ķīmija. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Dzintare M. Muskuļu darba enerģijas avoti dažāda ilguma un intensitātes fiziskās slodzēs. Mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, 2019.
5.
MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism. 2nd ed. Hoboken, Wiley-Blackwell, 2024.
6.
Stryer L., Berg J. M., Tymoczko J. L. Biochemistry. 10th ed., 2023.
7.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
8.
MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism. 2nd ed. Hoboken, Wiley-Blackwell, 2024.
9.
Stryer L., Berg J. M., Tymoczko J. L. Biochemistry. 10th ed., 2023.
Other Information Sources
1.
Lieberman M. A., Marks A. Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach. 3rd revised North American ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2023, p. 1024.
2.
Lehninger A. L., Nelson D. L., Cox M. M. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 4th edition. W. H. Freeman & Co, 2017.