Biochemistry

Code	15975
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	5
Workload	PL(20H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Biochemistry
Entry requirements	-
Learning outcomes	At the end of the course unit the student must: - Know how are constituted, and main functions of biomolecules. - Know which systems in our body control the pH. - Realize what enzymes and enzymatic processes are. - You should know what vitamins are and distinguish between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins.
Syllabus	(1) history of biochemistry (2) Chemical bonds (molecules, types of bonds, biological systems, water molecule-functional importance in biological systems), (3) chemical equilibrium, (4) regulation of human pH, (5) major functional groups of interest in eukaryotic cell biomolecules, (6) structure and functional properties of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates).
Main Bibliography	- David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox; Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 3ª Edição, Worth Publishers - Luís S. Campos, Entender a Bioquímica, 5ª Edição, Escolar Editora, 2009. - Junqueira,L.C.U .;Biologia Celular e Molecular, Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro, 1987
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The UC is divided into theoretical classes and laboratory classes. The methodology of theoretical classes consists of the presentation of concepts by the teacher and students. For each theoretical class, students have the task of preparing the topics to be covered, and during the class they are chosen to present some related concepts about the topic under discussion. The practical classes allow the consolidation of the concepts taught in the theoretical classes. The assessment of the curricular unit consists of a knowledge assessment test of the material taught in the theoretical classes and a knowledge assessment test of the material taught in the practical classes. Attendance: 75% theoretical classes and 75% practical classes
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.