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Course code: ROSS10040o17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Biochemistry
Major: Horticulture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Piotr Stępień
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: Students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills to: determine the significance of macromolecules (including properties in relation to their structure) in nature, describe and interpret phenomena and processes in animate nature. Master techniques used in the laboratory. Can describe briefly and clearly the results obtained, draw conclusions and apply the rules of practice writing reports
Competences: Combining and organizing knowledge in the field of molecular biology, chemistry and biochemistry. Application of the basic techniques of biochemistry. Effective collaboration in a team. Organizing own work. Solving problems in creative ways.
Prerequisites: Chemistry
Course content: Basic theoretical knowledge of biochemistry and basic laboratory skills for biochemistry. Theoretical knowledge cover the main aspects of biochemistry: structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids; Power metabolic reactions, structure, function, kinetics, mechanism of action of enzymes and cofactors, regulation of enzymatic reactions, structure and function of the plasma membrane, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids (photosynthesis , respiration, nitrogen fixation) DNA replication and repair, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression.
Recommended literature: Hames B.D., Hooper N.M., Houghton J.D., 2005. Biochemistry. Instant notes Taylor&Francis
Assessment methods: Laboratory class - mandatory, exam - oral
Comment: The students work on laboratory assignments that are connected to theoretical knowledge with practice. Laboratory classes are divided on several modules. Participation in the laboratory assignments is obligatory. For each laboratory module students write laboratory reports. All the modules must be approved in order to pass the course.