1. General information
Course:
BIOLOGY
Code:
57303
Type:
BASIC
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
398 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY
Academic year:
2020-21
Center:
1 - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Group(s):
20
23
Year:
1
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
NILDA DEL CARMEN GALLARDO ALPIZAR
- Group(s):
20
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas. Lab Bioquímica. Ciudad Real
QUÍMICA INORG., ORG., Y BIOQ.
6280
nilda.gallardo@uclm.es
Lecturer:
DAVID AGUSTIN LEON NAVARRO
- Group(s):
20
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas. Lab Bioquímica. Ciudad Real
QUÍMICA INORG., ORG., Y BIOQ.
926052114
davidagustin.leon@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
It is recommended to have general knowledge of Biology and Chemistry.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| E03 | Handle chemicals safely and with respect to the environment |
| E12 | Understand the chemistry of the main biological processes |
| G05 | Acquire and adapt new knowledge and techniques of any scientific-technical discipline with incidence in the chemical field |
| T02 | Domain of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) |
| T03 | Proper oral and written communication |
| T04 | Ethical commitment and professional ethics |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Analyze the central role of ATP in the global energy metabolism of the cell. | |
| Know the strategies used in the acquisition of energy: photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, breathing. | |
| Know how to explain the control points of the cell cycle and the consequences of escaping to these controls. | |
| Understand the importance of coupled processes in living things. | |
| Know how cell membranes are structurally and functionally organized. | |
| Know how to describe the structure and functions of cellular organelles and cytoskeleton. | |
| Know how to describe the organization of genetic material in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. | |
| Know how to describe the sequence of events that takes place in cell signaling. | |
| Know how to explain the influence that water exerts, due to its properties, on biomolecules. | |
| Know how to explain the control points of the cell cycle and the consequences of escaping to these controls. | |
| Know how to identify the structure and function of biological molecules. | |
| Know how to identify the stages of the eukaryotic cell cycle and describe its main processes. | |
| Know how to recognize different types of signaling molecules. | |
| Being able to compare the general characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and contrast plant and animal cells. | |
| Being able to predict the thermodynamically favorable sense of a process in biological systems. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to cells.
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Unit 2: Chemical components of cells
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Unit 3: Cellular energy.
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Unit 4: Cell surface. Plasma membrane.
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Unit 5: Cellular organelles.
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Unit 6: Cytoskeleton
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Unit 7: Cell signalling
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Unit 8: Cell cycle
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Unit 9: Cell death
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 E12 G05 | 1.16 | 29 | Y | N | They have a duration of 55 minutes. PowerPoint presentations and other computer media are used. | |
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | CB03 E12 G05 T02 T03 | 0.44 | 11 | Y | N | The aim is to promote self-learning in the student, as well as to familiarize them with the use of widely used scientific databases. If a grade equal to or greater than 5 is not obtained, students may examine the content in the final test. | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E03 E12 G05 T03 T04 | 0.48 | 12 | Y | Y | The practices will be developed in the laboratory and through them different practical aspects related to the subject will be covered. | |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 E12 G05 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | N | First partial test that allows evaluating the theoretical contents of the first 4 theory topics of the subject. It takes place coinciding with the equator of the subject. If the progress test is not passed, the student will be able to examine the content of the final test again. | |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 0.04 | 1 | Y | N | Second progress test that takes place during the last days of theory class. The students are examined for the theoretical contents studied from topic 4. If a grade of 5 is not obtained, the student may be examined for the contents in the final test. | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 E12 G05 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | Preparation of seminars and study of progress tests. | |
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | 0.12 | 3 | N | N | Discussion and resolution of concepts and doubts. They take place coinciding with the beginning, equator and end of the course. If less than 1 hour is needed to clear up all doubts, the rest of the time is spent in theory classes. They will be notified well in advance. | ||
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E12 G05 | 0.04 | 1 | Y | N | Evaluation of the practical contents by means of a theoretical test. If the progress test is not passed, the students can be tested again in the final test. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E12 G05 T03 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | Final test that coincides with the ordinary call of the subject. This test is optional for students who meet the two criteria a) have passed the three progress tests (theory and practice) b) the sum of the different activities carried out during the course (progress tests, practical exams and seminars) weighted according to their value offers a value equal to or greater than 5. Students who pass the three progress tests but who, when adding the different weighted activities do not obtain a grade of 5, must take the final test, which is an integrative test that covers all the theoretical contents studied. The final test also allows students to take exams of the progress tests and the seminars if they have not been passed previously. | |
| 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).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Progress Tests | 18.50% | 0.00% | |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 15.00% | 0.00% | |
| Progress Tests | 15.00% | 0.00% | |
| Progress Tests | 18.50% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | |
| Final test | 33.00% | 0.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Evaluation criteria not defined
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Non-continuous evaluation:Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 9): Introduction to cells. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 1 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 28-09-2020 | End date: 02-10-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 28-09-2020 | End date: 2-10-2020 |
| Unit 2 (de 9): Chemical components of cells | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 05-10-2020 | End date: 14-10-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 05-10-2020 | End date: 14-10-2020 |
| Unit 3 (de 9): Cellular energy. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 15-10-2020 | End date: 23-10-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 15-10-2020 | End date: 23-10-2020 |
| Unit 4 (de 9): Cell surface. Plasma membrane. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 1 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 1 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 26-10-2020 | End date: 06-11-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 26-10-2020 | End date: 06-11-2020 |
| Unit 5 (de 9): Cellular organelles. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 06-11-2020 | End date: 18-11-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 03-11-2020 | End date: 18-11-2020 |
| Unit 6 (de 9): Cytoskeleton | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 19-11-2020 | End date: 26-11-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 19-11-2020 | End date: 26-11-2020 |
| Unit 7 (de 9): Cell signalling | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 27-11-2020 | End date: 09-12-2020 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 27-11-2020 | End date: 09-12-2020 |
| Unit 8 (de 9): Cell cycle | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 1 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 18-12-2020 | End date: 13-01-2021 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 18-12-2020 | End date: 13-01-2021 |
| Unit 9 (de 9): Cell death | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 1 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 22/11/2019 | End date: 5/12/2019 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 22(11/2019 | End date: 5/12/2019 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources