Biochemistry and cell biology

Study programme: animal science full-time form of study
Teaching language:   english
Subject code: PEU/JSP BiochCBio/21    Short: JSP BiochCBio
  •  Profile course
  •  Credits: 10
  •  Completion method: Credit and Examination
  •   Lectures: 4 / Practice: 1
  •   Semester: summer semester
Form, course-load and method od study:
Form of study: Lecture / Practical
Course-load: Per week: 4 / 1   -   Per study period: 52 / 13 (recommended, in hours)
Method of study: prezenčná
 
Prerequisites a following
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Teachers
Lecturer:
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CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF COURSE
Compound evaluation, grading scale Letter grades
Compulsory participation - lab , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Assessment task - submissions, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Written Examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge The student:
Has a broad knowledge of the concept of cells as the smallest living unit, their structure and function.
Has knowledge of basic biochemistry, with emphasis on respiration and biological macromolecules.
Is familiar with basic research fields in the fields of cell biology and biochemistry.
Can update their knowledge in cellbiology and biochemistry.
Skills The student:
Can apply relevant theoretical knowledge to the performance of simple laboratory tasks.
Knows how to scientifically report, using proper cell biology and biochemistry terminology, results obtained from basic cell biology experiments.
Can collect and use relevant published information for the interpretation of observations obtained from cell biology experiments.
Can reflect upon their observations obtained after performing basic cell biology techniques.
General competence The student:
Has knowledge and understanding of the risks when working in a cell biology laboratory.
Can communicate results and theories in writing.
Is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the fields of cell biology and biochemistry.
Brief outline of the course
Biochemistry: Detailed knowledge on biological macromolecules' structure, respiration, fermentation, and basic knowledge of photocythesis. Cell membranes and intracellular structures (organelles). Emphasis will be put on the functions of cells and organelles. The cell as the smallest living unit. Mitosis, meiosis and cell cycle. Signalling pathways. Replication, transcription and translation.
Conditions for completion of course
Content prerequisite:
Basic knowledge in chemistry such as KJ100F Basic Chemistry.
Continuous assessment:
Compulsory participation - lab , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Assessment task - submissions, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Conditions for completion of course:
Compound evaluation, grading scale Letter grades
Compulsory participation - lab , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Assessment task - submissions, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
Written Examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
Final assessment:
Written Examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
 
Evaluation of the course
Total number of evaluated students: 37
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Date of last modification: 07.12.2022
Approved by: Tutot Prof. MVDr. Zita Faixová, PhD.
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