Basics of Biochemistry (LSPA_016)
About Study Course
Objective
To build understanding of the chemical composition of the human body, biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, biochemical foundations of life processes, emphasising the body’s main energy sources and substances involved in energy production.
Prerequisites
Secondary or secondary special education, including life science profile subjects: biology, anatomy, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry. It would be preferable to learn the foundations of biochemistry in close connection with learning the foundations of physiology.
Learning outcomes
1. Chemical composition of the human body and the chemical foundations of life processes.
2. Chemical composition, biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, emphasising the body’s main energy sources and substances involved in energy production.
1. To conduct chemical confirming reactions for biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids.
2. To know how to use lab glassware, reagents and equipment.
1. To evaluate the role of biochemical compounds in forming the body structure and ensuring functions.
2. Ability to interpret the results obtained in laboratory works, compare with literature data.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science, SpZ | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Maija Dzintare |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science, SpZNn | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Maija Dzintare |
