Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Code:

111

Acronym:

111

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	282	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	1	-	4	30	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

PURPOSES

- To provide students theoretical knowledge on the biochemical concepts regarding the different metabolic pathways of cellular energy production (bioenergetics)
- To provide students theoretical knowledge regarding the structural and molecular organization of the cell as well as the associated mechanisms for normal cell function

COMPETENCIES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the semester the students should be able to:
- Describe the intrinsic biochemical reactions related with the different metabolic pathways
- Understand the limiting factors associated with the energetic production of the different metabolic pathways
- Understand and discriminate the role and function of the different cellular components in the cellular dynamics
- Understand the relationship between the different cellular compartments
- Understand the relevance and importance of the learning outcomes in the biochemical research applied to sports biology

Program

- Presentation
- Structure and functional organization of eukaryotic cell
- Cellular organelles
- Biological membranes – structure, function and transport
- General basis of genetics
- Cell cycle
- Signalling and communication pathways
- General principles of bioenergetics
- Macromolecules – structure and function of carbohydrates
- Macromolecules – structure and function of lipids
- Macromolecules – synthesis, structure and function of proteins
- Free radicals, antioxidants and oxidative stress
- Cellular death mechanisms - Necrosis, apoptosis
- Applying biochemistry and cell biology to research in Sports Biology

Mandatory literature

Azevedo Carlos 340; Biologia celular e molecular. ISBN: 978-972-757-354-1
Quintas Alexandre 340; Bioquímica. ISBN: 978-972-757-431-5
Cooper Geoffrey M.; The^Cell. ISBN: 978-0-87893-219-1
David L Nelson; Michael M Cox; Lehninger. Principles of Biochemistry
Brooks George A. 070; Exercise physiology. ISBN: 0-7674-1024-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	22,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation of the students is according with the legal roles established by University of Porto as well as with those defined by Pedagogic Council from the Faculty of Sport. Therefore, to be approved in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, students have two evaluation moments as 1st and 2nd seasons. At the 1st season, students will obligatorily have to perform two evaluation tests (the 1st one at the around the middle of the semester and the 2nd one at the end). The final classification result from the mean score obtained in the two previously referred tests.
It is important to note that the score obtained in each test cannot be lower than 7.5 values. For those students who do not achieve positive score during the 1st season, they can be under evaluation during the 2nd season, in which they also need to obtain a minimum score of 9.5 values. The final score of the test will be adjusted for unit values (without decimal places).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

For those students under special rules or special regimens of frequency, a special examination will be required to ascertain the levels of knowledge of the students regarding the aims and contents of the present curricular unit.

Classification improvement

The improvements on the obtained classifications will be achieved according to the evaluation rules at University of Porto at the time.