Fundamental Biochemistry and Cytobiochemistry 1200-1CHMPBCW3
Introduction to biochemistry: elements and molecules in living organisms, molecular logic of life, macromolecules and non-covalent weak interactions in an aqueous environment as the basis of their structure and molecular recognition. The unit of biological organization: the cell and its structure. Cellular localization of main processes in living systems. Lipids - definition,structure, function & examples. Membrans and cellular transport. Carbohydrates: definition,structure, properties and function. Structure of nucleic acids and their properties. Eukaryotic genome organization. Eukaryotic DNA replication, transcription and protein biosynthesis (translation). Protein targeting in Eukaryotes. Gene expression regulation. The primary, secondary, three-dimensional and quaternary structure of proteins. Protein motifs nad domains. The relationship between protein structure and its function (hemoglobin and mioglobin). Collagen: the fibrous proteins of the matrix. Post-translational protein modifications.
Total student workload: 75 hours, including:
lecture attendance – 30 hours
independent study after each lecture – 15 hours
consultations with the lecturer – 10 hours
exam preparation – 20 hours
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
The student knows and understands:
K_W09: at an advanced level, the chemical components of living organisms, their structural features, chemical properties and role in biological processes; knows and understands the relationship between the structure of biomolecules and their function.
K_W11
advanced knowledge of biological processes in the field of physiological processes and the functioning of human organs, as well as the medical effects of metabolic disorders occurring therein. Knows the structure of a cell and the role and function of its basic structures.
Assessment criteria
In accordance The Rules Of Study At The University Of Warsaw , participation in classes is obligatory. Permitted number of absences from a lecture – 3.
Written exam, to pass minimum 60% of points is needed
Practical placement
no internships
Bibliography
Additional literature:
J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko, L. Strye Biochemistry. A Short Course.
J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, Biochemistry
H.R. Matthews, R.A. Freedland, R.L. Miesfeld, Biochemistry short course
B. Alberts, D. Bray, A. Johnson, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, P. Walter Essential cell biology
Allison Lizabeth A. Fundamental Molecular Biology
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Term 2024Z:
The lecture will be held in a class. |
Term 2025Z:
The lecture will be held in a class. |
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