Objectives and competences
• The student is familiar with analytical procedures and laboratory techniques that are present in healthcare.
• Recognizes distribution and functions of organic compounds.
• The student is familiar with different drug delivery systems.
• Is aware of the importance of vitamins and minerals and the role of antioxidants in preventing the development of chronic diseases of modern times.
• Ability to recognize and determine the chemical structure of organic molecules.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Principles and mechanisms of chemical change - mechanisms for regulating the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, etc.
• Clinical chemistry: the development and significance of the profession.
• Biological materials. Introduction.
- Pharmacology: Methods of drug application, Importance of vitamins and minerals, and the role of antioxidants in preventing the development of chronic diseases of modern era.
- Distribution and functions of organic compounds.
- Carbohydrates: Simple and compound polysaccharides, glycoproteins, cell wall.
- Lipids and steroids: Classification.
- Introduction to the structure of proteins: *Amino acids: structure, structure-function relationship..
- Nucleotides and nucleic acids: Structure and functionality.
- Vitamins: classification of vitamins.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (auditory and e-lectures)
laboratory work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
• Define basic laboratory practices.
• Analyse chemical formula formulas.
• Explain the course of chemical reactions.
• Explain the course of reactions in the body.
Readings
- Lazarini F., Brencic J.: Splošna in anorganska kemija, 3. izd. Ljubljana : Državna založba Slovenije, 1992.
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations: Completed laboratory exercises are required for taking the written exam..
