Biochemistry

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Objectives

. Acquire general knowledge of the constituents of living matter and the molecular logic of life.

. Acquire general knowledge of the structure / function relationship of the main biomolecules

. Get an overview of metabolism (including energy metabolism) and the importance of their regulation in the homeostasis of the cell and organism, from the perspective of the dichotomy health / disease

. Recognizing that the base pathological processes are deviations, at the molecular level of physiological processes

- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the fundamental constituents of living matter, its functions and major changes in order to provide better care in its various areas.

- Enjoy the relevant biochemical data for the design and safe provision of nursing care

- To become aware of the importance of continuous training and updating of knowledge throughout their career

Program

Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes

Introduction to Biochemistry

2. The living world and your organization - overview

3. Water as a fundamental constituent of living beings:

4. ions with biological importance

5. Proteínas- structure and function

6. Enzymes and enzymatic catalysis

7. Introduction to metabolism

8. Carbohydrates and their metabolism

9. Lipids and their metabolism

10. Proteins and amino acids 10 - General aspects of their metabolism

11. Nucleotides. Replication. Traduction and Cloning

Teaching Methodologies

The lectures, which will have expository character and using projections in Power-Point, are intended to show, in general terms, the key topics of basic biochemistry, from the perspective of the dichotomy health / disease. They will be encouraged to active participation and reflection of students on the core issues of matter and call attention to the aspects directly related to the practice of professional nursing future. The practical classes are for solving exercises that facilitate the understanding of concepts and simple presentation of clinical cases.

Evaluation will be done by performing two tests. The evaluation also includes oral presentation of a group or individual work, and mandatory delivery of support written by the students. Each of the two tests have an average weight of 45% corresponding to the two elements evaluation a weighting of 90% at the end note frequency.

Bibliography

Quintas, A., Freire, A.P. & Halpern, M.J. (2010). Bioquímica:Organização molecular da vida. Lisboa: Lidel,

Campos, L.S. (2005). Entender a Bioquímica: O metabolismo fundamental em animais e plantas. (4ºEd.). Lisboa: Escolar Editora.

Nelson, D.L. & Cox, M.M. (2009). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. (5ªEd). N.York:. W.H. Freeman & Company.

Berg, J.M.., Tymozko, L. & Stryer, L. (2012). Biochemistry. (7ªEd.). N.York: W.H. Freeman & Company.

Murray, R.K., Bender, D., Botham, K.M., Kennelly, P.J., Rodwell, V.W. & Weil, A. (2012). Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry (29ªEd). N. York: McGraw Hill.

Koolman, J. & Roehm, K.H. (2005). Color Atlas of Biochemistry. (2ªEd.). N.York: Thieme.

Code

0105850

ECTS Credits

3

Classes

  • Teóricas - 28 hours
  • Teórico-Práticas - 20 hours

Evaluation Methodology

  • According to Teaching Methods: 100%