Biochemistry and NutritionLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is familiar with the biochemically most important groups of compounds, their structures and their properties. He or she knows how biological macromolecules are formed and how significant they are as parts of the cell structure and cell functions. The student understands the activities of genes and enzymes in the cell, the regulation mechanisms and can explain the most important energy and metabolic reactions.
The student understands the role and significance of different nutrients in the human body, and knows from which foodstuffs different nutrients are gained. He or he is familiar with nutrition recommendations and different special diets.
The student knows the most common biochemical research methods.

Content

Structure, properties and activities of different biomolecules (amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids)
Energy metabolism and the main reactions in the cell (enzyme activity, regulations of genes, information transfer from DNA to proteins, the immunological system)
Food degradation and adsorption of nutrients, energy balance, diet recommendations, special diets, prebiotics,
Most central biochemical research methods

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- limit and assess and the amount of information needed
- perform well in typical professional duties and contexts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
- use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- apply professional knowledge in professional assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to
- demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed