| Course title | Biochemistry I |
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| Course code | UCH/036 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Frequency of the course | In each academic year, in the winter semester. |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Content of lectures: 1) Introductory to Biochemistry: The origin of life; Mechanisms of molecular interactions, Metabolism. 2) Biomolecules: Amino acids; Peptides; Proteins; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Nucleic acids. 3) Enzyme catalysis: Principles of catalysis and enzyme activity, Enzyme kinetics; Enzyme properties; Enzyme types. 4) Gene expression and proteosynthesis: Mechanisms of DNA replication; Transcription/the synthesis of RNA; Translation/the synthesis of proteins; Posttranslational modification. 5) Biological membranes and membrane transport: Composition and structure; fluidity and assymmetry; transport across membranes. 6) Introductory metabolism and bioenergetics: Metabolism; Thermodynamics of energetic metabolism; Biological oxidation; Coupled reactions. 7) Energetic metabolism I: Carbohydrate metabolism; Compartmentation; Regulation. 8) Energetic metabolism II: The Citric acid cycle; Electron transport; Oxidative phosphorylation. 9) Energetic metabolism III: Lipid metabolism; Nitrogen utilization. 10) Energetic metabolism IV: Photosynthesis and photosynthetic machinery; Carbon dioxide fixation. 11) Integration and regulation of energetic metabolism: Compartmentalization of metabolic pathways; Functional relatioships between pathways; Regulatory actions; Metabolic check points.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course aims at introducing of general biochemistry for students of the Biology bachelor programme. The course provides a broad array of fundamental knowledge of structural and functional biochemistry which are essential for understanding of other subjects in Biology curriculum. In the course framework, biochemistry is given as chemistry of non-binding/non-covalent interactions which take place in biological systems on the level of molecules and cells. Structural and functional properties of the components which play a role in the transmission of energy as well as signals are emphasized.
Basic knowledge in biochemistry. Overview of biological macromolecules and other active substances in the organism including their role and function. The also acquire complex overview on basic metabolic processes and pathways, how they are connected, interact with each other and how they are regulated. |
| Prerequisites |
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No prerequisites required. Knowledge of chemistry and biology at a level of secondary school.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral examination
Recommended participation at lectures. Continuous study and self study of the subject. During the oral examination, student has to show knowledge from both description and dynamic biochemistry. The overall knowledge of all basic metabolic processes will be required. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Chemistry (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Chemistry (1) | Category: Chemistry courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biophysics (1) | Category: Physics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Chemistry for future teachers (1) | Category: Chemistry courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (1) | Category: Biology courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Experimental Biology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biology (1) | Category: Biology courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biology for future teachers (1) | Category: Biology courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |