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Course code: BHS10021o12Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: BIOCHEMISTRY
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. inż. Ewa Huszcza
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student: W1 – defines the basic concepts in biochemistry [BH1_W01; BH1_W02]; W2 – recognizes the basic biomolecules associated with the relevant metabolic pathways [BH1_W02, BH1_W10]; W3 – explains the relationship between major metabolic pathways and ways to regulate them [BH1_W02]; W4 – describes the relationship between structures, properties and functions of primary metabolites [BH1_W02]. Skills: Student: U1 – combines the basic biomolecules with the relevant metabolic pathways [BH1_U05]; U2 – systematizes the knowledge of the key pathways in living organisms [BH1_U05]; U3 – examines the relationship between the major biochemical pathways [BH1_U05]; U4 – uses basic biochemistry laboratory techniques [BH1_U04].
Competences: Student: K1 – is aware of the possibility of using the knowledge of biochemistry to solve problems associated with the practice animal husbandry [BH1_K01]; K2 – is aware of the responsibility for tasks performed together as a team [BH1_K02]; K3 – has entrusted the responsibility for laboratory equipment [BH1_K08]; K4 – is aware of the importance of compliance with safety rules in a biochemical laboratory [BH1_K08].
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry
Course content: Basic chemical constituents of living organisms, obtaining and storing of metabolic energy, metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids, regulation of basic metabolic pathways, the flow of genetic information.
Recommended literature: 1. Berg J.M. Stryer L., Tymoczko J.L: Biochemia, PWN, 2009 2. Hames B.D., Hooper N.M.: Krótkie wykłady. Biochemia, PWN, 2007; 3. Cagara C., Respondek S., Siewiński A.: Ćwiczenia z biochemii, Wyd. UP we Wrocławiu, 2005
Assessment methods: Completion of laboratory training, lab reports, exam.
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