Course code Ķīmi4005
Credit points 6.75
Biochemistry
Total Hours in Course180
Number of hours for lectures32
Number of hours for laboratory classes48
Date of course confirmation30.08.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Land Management and Geodesy
Course developer
Velga Miķelsone
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Biochemistry studies the chemical composition of live organisms and the chemical processes of metabolism. Biochemical transformations of food components are considered in the course of biochemistry, the main accent is directed toward the exploration of the interconnection between processes of metabolism and its regulation in organism. Understanding of these processes is the necessary base of professional activities in food technology and food-processing science.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge. Is able to demonstrate specific primary and specialized knowledge of the biochemistry and is able to apply critical understanding of this knowledge, corresponding the highest level of achievement in the biochemistry science. Understand the principles of scientific research.
Skills. Able to use acquired theoretical foundations and skills of the biochemistry and manage innovative research activities, formulate and analytically describe the information, problems and solutions, connected with professional areas of food-processing science, able to explain and justify the discussion. Skills of scientific research.
Competence. Able to access, select and analyze information independently and apply it in practice, make decisions and solve biochemical aspects of food-processing science, understand the influence of professional activity on environment and society, apply knowledge of the biochemistry to develop the scientific research and professional expertise
Compulsory reading
1. Wade L.G.Ir. Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition. – Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2006. 1262 lpp.
2. Garrett R.H., Grisham C.M. Biochemistry, 3th Edition. - Saunders College Publishing, Inc., 2005.
3. Horton H.R., Moran L.A., Scrimgeour K.G., Perry M.D., Rawn J.D. Principles of Biochemistry, 4th Edition. – Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2006.
4. Miķelsone V. Bioķīmija. Mācību līdzeklis.- Jelgava: LLU, Rīga: Drukātava, 2008 197 lpp.
Further reading
1. Kūka M. Ogļhidrāti. Mācību līdzeklis organiskajā ķīmijā.- Jelgava: LLU, Rīga: Drukātava, 2007. 58 lpp.
2. Kūka M. Lipīdi. Mācību līdzeklis organiskajā ķīmijā.- Jelgava: LLU, Rīga: Drukātava, 2007. 46 lpp.
3. Cēdere D., Logins J.Organiskā ķīmija ar ievirzi bioķīmijā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1996. 385 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. The International Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry The International Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry. Published by Research India Publications. ISSN: 0973-2691. Pieejams arī: http://www.ripublication.com/ijbb.htm
2. The Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry. Published by Springer. ISSN (printed): 1138-7548. ISSN (electronic): 1877-8755