It is recommended to have a previous knowledge about Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Methodology and Instrumentation in Biochemistry, Molecular Pathology and Human Physiology.
This is a mandatory subject focused on two main aspects, the analytical methodology that is usually employed for the determination of main metabolites in clinical analysis and the study of the potential metabolic alterations of these analytes and their clinical implications.
This subject also presents the role of a biochemist in a clinical laboratory mainly related to the interpretation of clinical analysis and the detection of potential pathologies.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E01 | Express themselves correctly in basic biological, physical, chemical, mathematical and computer terms. |
E02 | Work properly and quality driven in a chemical, biological and biochemical laboratory, including safety, handling and disposal of waste and keeping a record of activities. |
E03 | Understand and know how to explain the physical and chemical bases of biochemical processes and the techniques used to investigate them |
E04 | To know the principles and applications of the methods and instrumentation used in bioanalytical determinations. |
E12 | Have the numerical and computational skills to apply mathematical procedures for data analysis. |
E13 | Correct handling of different computer tools |
E28 | Calculate well the sensitivity, specificity, predictive value and efficiency of an analytical test and interpret the results obtained, with respect to the reference intervals. |
E29 | To interpret the results of the biochemical parameters of a blood and urine analysis, among others, suggesting the orientation of the possible underlying pathologies of the alterations found. |
G01 | To possess and understand the knowledge in the area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at a level that, based on advanced textbooks, also includes cutting-edge aspects of relevance in the discipline |
G03 | Be able to collect and interpret relevant data, information and results, draw conclusions and issue reasoned reports on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues in connection with advances in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
T01 | Proficiency in a second foreign language, preferably English, at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
T03 | A correct oral and written communication |
T05 | Organizational and planning skills |
T06 | Capacity for design, analysis and synthesis |
T08 | Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, encouraging entrepreneurship |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Interpreting the results of biochemical and cellular parameters of an analysis and suggesting possible pathologies according to the alterations found. | |
To know the basic applications of analytical biochemistry. | |
Know how to evaluate and interpret the results of the analytical parameters. | |
Perform the most common determinations in clinical analysis laboratories. | |
Understand the use of molecular biology tools to determine analytical parameters. | |
To apply and know the quality control methods in clinical analysis laboratories, understanding the concepts of reference interval and variation of results by analytical and biological cause. | |
Learn how to handle biological samples in the appropriate conditions and considering the factors that could affect the specific analysis. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Laboratory sessions:
- Determination of metabolites of clinical interest in biological matrices (urine and/or blood).
- Interpretation of experimental results and clinical case studies.
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E01 E03 E12 T01 | 1.54 | 38.5 | N | N | The presentations to follow the teaching classes will be available at the Moodle virtual platform for download. Each presentation will indicate the objetives and the contents of each topic. Teaching classes will be developed in an interactive way with the students including open discussion. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 3.2 | 80 | N | N | |||
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E02 E04 E12 E13 E28 E29 G03 T05 T06 T08 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | Y | The subject will include experimental work in the laboratory, where the students will have to apply and test the theoretical concepts. Moreover, the students will developed the skills for manipulating biological samples and chemical according to safety and waste disposal standards. This activity will be compulsory but unrecoverable. | |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E12 E13 E28 E29 G01 G03 T01 T03 T05 T06 T08 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | The students will deliver a practical note book with their results of lab sessions 1 & 2. This activity will be compulsory and unrecoverable. | |
Other on-site activities [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 E03 E29 T03 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | Y | There will be a written test in which laboratory practices sessions will be evaluated. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 E03 E04 E12 E28 G01 G03 T03 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | A final written test will evaluate the overall knowledge of the subject. | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 E03 E04 E12 E28 T03 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | N | The evaluation will included a progress test for Unit 1 and topics 2.1 and 2.2 of Unit 2. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Test | 22.50% | 25.00% | This test will evaluate the laboratory sessions. This activity will be mandatory and recoverable. A minimum score of 4 points out of 10 in this test is required to make average with the rest of the marks. |
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 2.50% | 0.00% | A lab-book report of lab sessions 1 & 2 will be delivered within the indicated period of time. The delivery of this report is mandatory to pass the subject. |
Final test | 50.00% | 75.00% | Final written test to assess the knowledge acquired throughout the course. It will consist of two parts, one for the first six topics and one for the rest of the topics. The students who have passed the partial progress test (Unit 1 and topics 2.1 and 2.2 of Unit 2) will only have to be examined in the regular call of the subject corresponding to the rest of the items of Unit 2 and Unit 3. Those students who, despite having passed the partial progress test, want to take the complete final test, will have to renounce the grade obtained in the progress test. Therefore, the evaluation of the final test in the regular call will be 50%, if the partial progress test has been passed and 75%, if the partial progress test has not been passed. The final test is mandatory and recoverable. In order to consider and average the marks obtained in the other activities and pass the subject, it will be required to obtain a minimum grade of 4 out of 10 in the final test. |
Progress Tests | 25.00% | 0.00% | This test will consist on a written progress test about the contents of Unit 1 and topics 2.1 and 2.2 from Unit 2. To eliminate this part of the subject it will be required a minimun of 4 points out of 10. This partial progress test does not apply for the extraordinary call, which will include all the contents of the subject. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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