| Course title | Biochemistry |
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| Course code | KCH/BCHVZ |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 2 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | unspecified |
| Work placements | unspecified |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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1) Introduction to the subject, background, context. Literature, evaluation conditions, practical exercises. Basic concepts. The origin of life. 2) Biopolymers: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. 3) DNA: information and control functions. Chemical composition, species, functions of individual representatives and their metabolism. 4) Metabolism. Enzymes - biocatalysts. Enzyme activity and its measurement. Catabolism and anabolism. Cellular energy. 5) Carbohydrate catabolism. Acquisition of energy and building materials in heterotrophs. Citrate cycle. Glyoxalate cycle. 6) Lipid catabolism. Beta oxidation of fatty acids. 7) Catabolism of amino acids and proteins. Urea cycle. 8) Anabolism: gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, amino acid synthesis 9) Proteosynthesis. The central dogma of molecular biology. 10) Photosynthesis: the only way to use the energy of sunlight. Light and dark phase. 11) Metabolism of anaerobic organisms. Fermentation. 12) Metabolism of secondary metabolisms. 13) Metabolism of special opportunities
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course is focused on the introduction of the structure and properties of biopolymers and the basic principles of biochemistry of living organisms. The course introduces the basic catabolic and anabolic processes in living matter. Attention is also paid to the biochemistry of nutrition.
Based on the acquired knowledge of biochemistry, the graduate will gain the competence to use their knowledge in other chemical and scientific disciplines. |
| Prerequisites |
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Knowledge base of completed chemical and biological subjects.
KCH/OCHVZ ----- or ----- KCH/QOCHV ----- or ----- KCH/QZCHP ----- or ----- KCH/ZCHPP |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Combined exam
Mastering the knowledge base of selected chapters in biochemistry about the necessary input knowledge in the field of general, inorganic, and organic chemistry, which are necessary for understanding biochemistry. Students will be acquainted with all the requirements that are mandatory for passing the course at the beginning of the semester. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (2013) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2016) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Animal husbandry (2019) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agriculture (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agriculture (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agribussines (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agriculture (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (2014) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology | Study plan (Version): Animal husbandry (2016) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |