It has not been established previous requirements
Biochemistry is one of the basic training subjects, which belongs to the area of knowledge of Health Sciences since it provides knowledge about the structure and function of the human being, understanding it as a biopsychosocial unit in relation to its physical, social and cultural environment, and provides tools for data analysis and interpretation. In general, it encourages the development of logical and critical reasoning. In the podiatry curriculum, it is related to other disciplines of the degree, both basic and physiology, pharmacology and psychology. Within Podiatry Sciences, it is related to the subject of biophysics and biomechanics, orthopodology, chiropodology, general pathology, podiatry pathology, dermatology, podiatry surgery, diagnostic imaging and radiation protection, and clinical podiatry. This course allows students to achieve fundamental professional skills for a good development of their profession, such as knowing and identifying the structure and function of the main macromolecules that make up the human body, understand molecular and physiological bases of cells and tissues, apply technologies and information and communication systems of health care and know the pathophysiological processes and their manifestations and risk factors that determine the states of health and disease at different stages of the life cycle.
Course competences | |
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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. |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
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. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
CE02 | Acquire knowledge about cell and tissue biology. Composition and organization of the matter of living beings. Histology. Genetics. |
CE03 | Know the subjects of biophysics, physiology and biochemistry related to the human body. Immediate principles. Biochemistry and biophysics of the membranes, muscles and nerves. Acquire knowledge of the functions and regulation of the different organs and systems of the human body |
CT01 | Know a second foreign language. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Identification of the structures and fundamental properties of biomolecules. | |
Knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. | |
Relevant knowledge of basic and life sciences. | |
Ability to apply problem solving and decision making. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
At the beginning of the course there will be an informative class to present the teaching guide of the subject.
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 1.36 | 34 | Y | N | Evaluation will be assessed both in the progress test and the final test. The progress test will be held the second week of November and it does not eliminate content. | |
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.44 | 11 | Y | Y | It will consist of activities, exercises, clinical cases, and practical seminars. Their evaluation will be done by handing over the proposed activities to the professor. Recoverable | |
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.28 | 7 | Y | Y | Evaluable through a report of practices with the activities carried out that will be delivered the last week of the course. Recoverable | |
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | The proposed activities will be delivered to the professor. Recoverable | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | It will consist in a test exam. Results will be calculated by the formula: [((Correct answers - (mistakes/2))/Total questions)x10] | |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.72 | 18 | Y | N | Assessment by a practice report | |
Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | Evaluation through progress and final exams | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CE02 CE03 CT01 | 2.8 | 70 | Y | N | Evaluation through progress and final exams | |
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 |
Progress Tests | 20.00% | 0.00% | Test type questionnaire. The formula to establish the score is: [((Correct answers - (mistakes/2))/Total questions)x10]. It does not eliminate content. |
Final test | 60.00% | 80.00% | Test type questionnaire. The formula to establish the score is: [((Correct answers - (mistakes/2))/Total questions)x10] |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 20.00% | 20.00% | Present a portfolio with the problems and activities proposed in the seminars and laboratory practices. Attendance is compulsory for all scheduled practical activities. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 18 |
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 70 |
Unit 1 (de 10): Introduction to Biochemistry. Physicochemical bases of biochemistry: bonds, formulation and isomerism. Water, solutions and acid base balances. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 12-09-2022 | End date: 16-09-2022 |
Unit 2 (de 10): Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides and complex carbohydrates. Main biological functions. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 19-09-2022 | End date: 23-09-2022 |
Unit 3 (de 10): Lipids: fatty acids and lipids. Plasma membranes: structure, properties and functions. Membrane transport. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 2 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 26-09-2022 | End date: 02-09-2022 |
Unit 4 (de 10): Proteins: amino acids, peptides and proteins. Structure and function. Proteins of physiological interest. | |
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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] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 03-10-2022 | End date: 14-10-2022 |
Unit 5 (de 10): Enzymes: properties, classification and enzymatic kinetics. Regulation of enzyme activity. Vitamins and coenzymes. Clinical importance of enzymes. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1.5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 17-10-2022 | End date: 28-10-2022 |
Unit 6 (de 10): Nucleic acids, structure and function. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1.5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 31-10-2022 | End date: 11-11-2022 |
Unit 7 (de 10): The genetic code and transmission of genetic information. Mutations and mutagenic agents. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 14-11-2022 | End date: 18-11-2022 |
Unit 8 (de 10): Fundamentals of biosynthesis of macromolecules. Cellular transcription and translation mechanisms. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates and lipids. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 21-11-2022 | End date: 02-12-2022 |
Unit 9 (de 10): Principles of metabolism and its regulation. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 05-12-2022 | End date: 16-12-2022 |
Unit 10 (de 10): Biochemistry and biophysics of the cell membrane, muscles and nerves. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
Group 60: | |
Initial date: 19-12-2022 | End date: 23-12-2022 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
General comments about the planning: | The temporal distribution of the different training activities during the course will be adapted to the needs of the students and may vary depending on the degree of achievement by criteria of the teachers. The official academic calendar will be followed. |