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12495
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Biomedical Sciences
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Entry requirements |
No requirements.
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Learning outcomes |
To demonstrate fundamental knowledge about the function of cellular organelles, chemical composition, structure and properties of biomolecules and demonstrate knowledge of the processes and mechanisms of life at the molecular and cellular level. Knowledge of anatomy and histology as well as of human physiology should be demonstrated.
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Syllabus |
Theoretical-practical classes (TP):
(1) cells (membranes, compartments, organelles, stem cells, cell differentiation)
(2) tissues (epithelium, glands, connective tissue, muscles, blood and nerves)
(3) Molecular biology (DNA, RNA, genetic code, DNA replication, protein synthesis)
(4) Bioenergy (ATP and ADP, free energy, glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the role of oxygen)
(5) Retina, rhodopsin and neuronal pathways of vision.
Laboratory classes (PL): protein and amino acid determination, spectrophotometric methods, amino acids, DNA extraction, microscopy and mitotic phases.
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Main Bibliography |
- Biologia Celular e Molecular, Carlos Azevedo, 4a edição, Lidel, edições técnicas, Lisboa, 2005.
- Molecular Cell Biology, Lodish et al., 5th edition, W. H. Freeman and Company, 2004.
- Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al, 3th or 4th Edition, Garland Publishing.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
TP and PL classes in person. The final grade of the teaching-learning period (CEA) is calculated via: CEA = 65% TP + 35% PL where, (TP) corresponds to the grade obtained in the theoretical-practical component, defined by three frequencies (F1, F2, F3) and an expository work (TE) and calculated via: TP = 25% F1 + 25% F2 + 25% F3 + 25% TE. The grade for the practical laboratory component (PL) is determined via: PL = 50% EP + 30% DL + 20% SK where, (EP) corresponds to the grade obtained in the practical test (0 to 20 points), (DL) to the grade obtained in the laboratory performance (0 to 20 points), (SK) to the skills assessment (0 to 20 points). A final TP grade of 9.5 points or higher (arithmetic average of the four theoretical assessment moments) is required to pass the theoretical component. A final EP grade of 9.5 points or higher is required to apply the PL formula, and a grade of 9.5 points or higher to pass the PL component.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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