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Nowadays, illness are explained on molecular terms, and the knowledge of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is indispensable for performing a correct analysis of the etiology, diagnosis, therapeutics and evaluation of the therapeutic processes. This is why the future professionals of medicine must know how the human body works on biochemical and molecular basis.
The subject tries to give to the student of medicine a global view about the basic aspects of Biochemistry, Cell Biology and about the scientific methodology in general. The subject is made on a practical way, trying to focus in each topic those concepts and situations that adapts better to the comprehension associated to the professional exercice in the field of Physiotherapy.
Pre-course requirements
The subject, do not require any specific administrative condition. Despite this, in order to develop the course successfully, you should have the following knowledge:
- Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology of second high school level.
Objectives
The main objective of this course is that students acquire the skills described below. Moreover it is also intended to familiarize students with the scientific method and get them used to reasoning and discussion of problems under a biological point of view. The third objective is to facilitate the theoretical base to understand the following clinical subjects.
Competencies
The physiotherapy student, at the end of the course, should have improved their ability to:
1) Understand the key molecular mechanisms that govern the physiology and pathology of the human body, with special reference to those related to the field of Physiotherapy. 2) Assess research as a key element in modern medicine.
3) Be curious about the world around and want to learn more.
10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
16 - Demonstrate a sensitivity towards environmental issues.
17 - The ability to work responsibly and autonomously, so as to handle job-related activities without the need for strict supervision.
21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
24 - Knowledge of the physical bases of the various physical interventions and their applications in physiotherapy.
29.1 - Demonstrate a committment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
39 - Knowledge of general aspects of exogenous and endogenous diseases related to physiotherapy for all the biological systems and the corresponding medical, surgical, orthopedic and physiotherapy treatments.
40 - Knowledge about, physiological, functional and behavioral changes that occur after physiotherapeutic intervention.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student:
- Knows the structure and function of biomolecules.
- Applies the principles of inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry in the study of biomolecules and fundamental biochemical processes.
- Knows the structure and composition of cells.
- Knows the main metabolic routes.
- Understands and integrates metabolic regulation systems.
- Is curious about what is considered normal and knows how to formulate questions and hypotheses.
Syllabus
Chapter 1Introduction
Chapter 2Mineral components of human body
Chapter 3Glucides Estructure and Function
Chapter 4Lipids Estructure and Function
Chapter 5Protein Estructure and Function
Chapter 6Nucleic Acids Estructure and Function
Chapter 7HUman Cell Estructurae and Function
Chapter 8The Muscle Cell
Chapter 9Introduction tot he Human Genome
Chapter 10Control of the gene expresion
Chapter 11Introduction to the Genetics
Chapter 12Cell Division and Death
Chapter 13Introdution to the metabolism.
Chapter 14Sugar and Lipid Metabolism
Chapter 15Protein Metabolism
Chapter 16Integration of Metabolism
Chapter 17Cholesterol metabolism and other special lipids