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Syllabus 2014-15 - 10011003 - Human Biochemistry and Microbiology (Bioquímica humana y microbiología)

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DEGREE: Grado en Enfermería
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014-15
COURSE: Human Biochemistry and Microbiology
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Human Biochemistry and Microbiology
CODE: 10011003 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014-15
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 1 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: PEDRAJAS CABRERA, JOSÉ RAFAEL
DEPARTMENT: U103 - BIOLOGÍA EXPERIMENTAL
FIELD OF STUDY: 060 - BIOQUÍMICA Y BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 302 E-MAIL: pedrajas@ujaen.es P: 953212767
WEBSITE: http://www4.ujaen.es/~pedrajas/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1998-0638
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
NAME: BENOMAR EL BAKALI, NABIL
DEPARTMENT: U130 - CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD
FIELD OF STUDY: 630 - MICROBIOLOGÍA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 256 E-MAIL: nben@ujaen.es P: 953212007
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7297-6171
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
NAME: LUCAS LÓPEZ, MARÍA DEL ROSARIO
DEPARTMENT: U130 - CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD
FIELD OF STUDY: 630 - MICROBIOLOGÍA
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 260 E-MAIL: rlucas@ujaen.es P: 953212006
WEBSITE: http://www10.ujaen.es/conocenos/departamentos/ciesal/area-de-microbiologia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0180-9296
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
NAME: CAÑUELO NAVARRO, ANA ROSA
DEPARTMENT: U103 - BIOLOGÍA EXPERIMENTAL
FIELD OF STUDY: 060 - BIOQUÍMICA Y BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 302 E-MAIL: acanuelo@ujaen.es P: 2767
WEBSITE: http://www4.ujaen.es/~acanuelo/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5626-4484
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
NAME: COBO MOLINOS, ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT: U130 - CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD
FIELD OF STUDY: 630 - MICROBIOLOGÍA
OFFICE NO.: - E-MAIL: - P: -
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: -
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
NAME: VALDERRAMA RODRÍGUEZ, RAQUEL
DEPARTMENT: U103 - BIOLOGÍA EXPERIMENTAL
FIELD OF STUDY: 060 - BIOQUÍMICA Y BIOLOGÍA MOLECULAR
OFFICE NO.: B3 - 341 E-MAIL: ravalde@ujaen.es P: 953-212768
WEBSITE: ravalde@ujaen.es
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2253-0101
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 1
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

Theoretical Program

 

I: Introduction to Biochemistry. Bioelements and Biomolecules.

Chapter 1.- Introduction to Biochemistry. Bioelements and biomolecules. Aqueous solutions. Biological buffers.

II: Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Biological membranes.

Chapter 2.- Structure and function of carbohydrates. Clinical applications.

Chapter 3.- Structure and function of lipids. Lipoproteins.

Chapter 4.- Structure and function of proteins. Proteins in clinic.

III: Enzymology. Vitamins and Coenzymes.

Chapter 5.- General concepts. Mechanism of action. Enzymatic catalysis. Vitamins and coenzymes. Enzymes in clinic.

IV: Nucleic acids and flow genetic information.

Chapter 6.- Structure and function of nucleic acids.

V: Energetic metabolism. Biochemical mechanisms of hormone action.

Chapter 7.- General principles of metabolism and its regulation.

Chapter 8.- Energetic metabolism.

VI: An overview of Microbiology, bacterial structure and microbial growth.

Chapter 1.- Introduction: An overview of Microbiology.

Chapter 2.- Bacterial structure and microbial growth.

VII: Growth and its control

Chapter 3.- Desinfectants, antiseptics and chemotherapeutic agents.

VIII: Gram-positive bacteria.

Chapter 4.- Gram-positive cocci.

Chapter 5.- Gram-positive rods.

IX: Gram-negative bacteria

Chapter 6.- Gram-negative cocci

Chapter 7.- Gram-negative rods

X: Spirochetes, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia and Rickettsias

Chapter 8.- Spirochetes, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia and Rickettsias

XI: Eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses

Chapter 9.- Eukaryotic microorganisms

Chapter 10.- Viruses

 

Practical Program

  1. Identification and management of basic material in laboratory of Biochemistry. Preparation of reagents and buffers. PH determination
  2. Glucose determination in serum
  3. Lipids determination in serum
  4. Enzimatic activity determination
  5. Protein concentration determination
  6. Description and management of the optical microscope. Observation of microorganisms by simple staining. Bacterial mobility.
  7. Differential staining of bacteria. Gram and Ziehl Neelsen stains.
  8. Staining of bacterial structures: capsules and spores.
  9. Antibiotic sensitivity. Susceptibility testing on solid media. Antibiograms. 

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Lectures and laboratory practices taught in Spanish.

Tutoring in English. Homeworks and theory exam in English.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

 

CRITERIA

INSTRUMENT

PERCENTAGE

Theory

Appreciating knowledge. Structure, quality and clarity of answers. Knowledge integration.

Competencies evaluated: 1.1, 1.3, 2.9, 3.1, 3.7.

Theory exam

75 %

Practice

Laboratory assistance, active participation, execution of experimental protocols and reply questionnaires.

Competencies evaluated: 1.1, 1.3, 2.9, 3.1, 3.7

Checking experimental results and correction of exercises

15%

Homeworks

Reply questionnaires.

Competencies evaluated: 1.1, 1.3, 2.9, 3.1, 3.7

Checking and correcting answers

10%

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Biochemistry for nurses [Recurso electrónico]. Edition: -. Author: Bhardwaj, Uma. Publisher: New Delhi : Dorling Kindersley (India) Pearson, c2012  (Library)
  • Manual of clinical microbiology. Edition: 7th ed.. Author: -. Publisher: Washington: ASM, cop. 1999  (Library)
  • Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Edition: 12th ed.. Author: -. Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Pearson Benjamin Cummings, c2009.  (Library)
  • Medical microbiology. Edition: 7th ed. Author: Murray, Patrick R. Publisher: Philadelphia : Mosby Elsevier, cop. 2013  (Library)
  • Medical microbiology. Edition: 7th ed. Author: Murray, Patrick R. Publisher: Philadelphia : Mosby Elsevier, cop. 2013  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Medical microbiology. Edition: 7th ed. Author: Murray, Patrick R. Publisher: Philadelphia : Mosby Elsevier, cop. 2013  (Library)
  • Cases in medical microbiology and infections diseases. Edition: 3rd ed. Author: Gilligan, Peter H.. Publisher: Washington: American Society for Microbiology, cop. 2003  (Library)
  • Manual of clinical microbiology. Edition: 10th ed. Author: -. Publisher: Washington, DC : ASM Press, c2011  (Library)
  • Clinical virology [Recurso electrónico]. Edition: 3rd ed.. Author: -. Publisher: Washington, DC : ASM Press, c2009.  (Library)
  • Biochemistry. Edition: -. Author: Berg, Jeremy Mark. Publisher: New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, cop. 2002  (Library)
  • Principles of biochemistry. Edition: 5th ed. Author: -. Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2012  (Library)
  • Biochemistry. Edition: 3rd ed. Author: Voet, Donald. Publisher: Hoboken (New Jersey): John Wiley & sons, cop. 2004  (Library)
  • Biochemistry for nurses [Recurso electrónico] . Edition: -. Author: Bhardwaj, Uma. Publisher: New Delhi : Dorling Kindersley (India) Pearson, c2012  (Library)
  • Principles of biochemistry. Edition: 4th ed. Author: Lehninger, Albert L.. Publisher: New York: W. H. Freeman and Company, cop. 2005  (Library)
  • Biochemistry. Edition: -. Author: Christopher K.. Publisher: Menlo Park: The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company, 1995  (Library)