Course code:
1425B		 Course name:
Pathobiochemistry

Academic year:

2012/2013.

Attendance requirements:

1402B

ECTS:

8

Study level:

basic academic studies

Study program:

Biochemistry: 4. year, summer semester, compulsory course

Teacher:

Marija Đ. Gavrović Jankulović, Ph.D.
full professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, Beograd

Assistants:

Milica M. Popović, Ph.D.
associate professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, Beograd

Marija M. Stojadinović, Ph.D.
assistant professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, Beograd

Ivan V. Mrkić

Hours of instruction:

Weekly: four hours of lectures + four hours of labwork (4+0+4)

Goals:

The aim of the course in Pathobiochemistry is to broaden student knowledge in the pathological mechanisms responsible for the development of diseases. Examples will be given for inborn and acquired disorders responsible for development of disease. To understand molecular basis of disorders attention will be given to the underlined changes on the molecular level (DNA, proteins), at the cellular level, as well as the changes developed in the tissues, and the body. Such an acquaintance with pathological processes should help student to understand and to obtain novel knowledge on biological processes which are responsible for normal i.e. pathological condition. Beside lectures, students will acquire skills and knowledge of methods which find application in clinical practice, for diagnosing and follow up of pathological condition by practical work.

Outcome:

To deepen the knowledge in the molecular basis of pathological processes, and to be capable for independent research.

Teaching methods:

Lectures, experimental work, seminars.

Extracurricular activities:

Preparations for experimental work. Preparations and writing seminar.

Coursebooks:

Main coursebooks:

  • Carl A. Burtis, Edward R. Astwood: Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, 5th edition
  • William Marshall, Stephen K. Bangert: Clinical Chemistry, 5th edition
  • Tomas M. Devlin: Textbook of biochemistry with clinical correlations, 4th edition

Supplementary coursebooks:

  • Marija Gavrović-Jankulović: Selected chapters in Pathobiochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Belgrade
  • Olgica Nedić, Srdjan Stojanović: Biochemical processis in pathological metabolism, Faculty of Chemistry, Belgarde

Additional material:

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  Course activities and grading method

Lectures:

10 points (4 hours a week)

Labwork:

25 points (4 hours a week)

Semester papers:

5 points

Colloquia:

10 points

Oral exam:

50 points