Biochemistry ERASMUS>KOS06

SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course and confirming the achievement of the assumed learning outcomes, the student:
- Knows the biological role of skin proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones, and vitamins.
- Understands the metabolic pathways and biological processes occurring in the human organism at a biochemical level.
- Describes the processes of metabolic pathways and biochemical processes occurring in the body.
- Is able to interpret the results of biochemical parameters of blood and urine and associate them with abnormal functioning of organs and disease symptoms.
- Is able to assess the impact of internal and external factors on changes in the metabolism of the body, with particular emphasis on the skin.
- Is able to interpret changes in the biochemical parameters of bodily fluids, associate them with abnormal functioning of organs and disease symptoms, identify potential causes of dysfunctions, and propose corrective actions.
- Is able to find and critically evaluate information in the field of biochemistry and the functioning of the human body using various sources.
- Is aware of the limitations of his/her own knowledge and knows when to consult experts.

PROGRAM CONTENT RELATED TO LEARNING OUTCOMES (including self-study)
Lecture:
- Structure and functions of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Enzymes as biocatalysts.
- Metabolism of carbohydrates. Assessment of the energy balance of metabolic changes.
- Metabolism of fatty acids. Cholesterol and bile acids. Lipids. Phospholipids. Ceramides.
- Thyroid hormones and steroid hormones and their effects on the skin.
- Structure and functions of collagen and elastin in the skin. Collagen synthesis. Types of collagen in the skin.

Practical Course:

1. Interpretation of biochemical parameters of blood. Analysis of abnormal levels of biochemical parameters in the course of diseases of various organs. Accurate diagnostic evaluation.
2. Analysis of scientific publications on biochemical processes of skin aging.
3. Metabolism of selected vitamins.
4. Hypervitaminosis and hypovitaminosis. The impact of selected vitamins on human metabolism.
5. Bioavailability of vitamins to the skin.
6. The role of ascorbic acid in the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
7. Analysis of acid-base imbalance and water-electrolyte imbalance. Discussion of dehydration and overhydration issues.