- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Biomineralogy 1300-WMN201E-OG
A purpose of the lecture is to acquaint students with mineralogical problems connected with crystalline substances, mainly inorganic, produced by living organisms. Mineral compounds arising in various parts of the human body are discussed in detail with reference to some biochemistry and medicine questions.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
KNOWLEDGE
1. determine mineral compounds of the fossilized and recent animal organisms.
2. estimate the role of these compounds in the fields of biochemistry and petrology.
3. discuss biochemistry of calcium and phosphorus within the human body.
4. describe physiological and pathological mineralization of the human body.
ABILITIES
5. mention methods of the mineralogical investigations and their use for the phase and texture researches of calculi of the human urinary system.
6. distinguish different types of the urinary stones with regard to their mineral composition.
7. choose a proper research method to solve the questions connected with biominerals.
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
8. perceive a relationship between biomineralogy, biogeochemistry, geology and paleontology.
9. appreciate the mineralogical investigations on mineralizations of the human body.
10. see the relationships between mineralogy of the human body, medicine and the natural environment.
Assessment criteria
Participation in the lectures (on the basis of the list of presence) is prerequisite to admission to the oral test.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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