Course: Clinical Biochemistry 1

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Course title Clinical Biochemistry 1
Course code KBC/KLB1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Friedecký David, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course will be devoted to an introduction to the field of clinical biochemistry, general principles of laboratory medicine and diagnostics and the basics of diagnostic methods will be discussed. The course will also focus on understanding the physiology and pathophysiology of individual systems with respect to the importance of clinical biochemistry: internal environment, serum proteins, tumor markers, minerals and vitamins, diagnosis of renal, hepatic, myocardial, endocrinology, gastroenterology diseases. The importance and implementation of neonatal screening and diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders and therapeutic drug monitoring will be mentioned.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Main approaches used in clinical biochemistry. Practical application of methods of clinical biochemistry.
Describe main approaches used in clinical biochemistry, illustrate their application.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, biochemical and immunochemical methods.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Recommended literature
  • e-learningový portál UPOL ImBio.
  • Jabor, A., Franeková, J., Kubíček, Z. (2020). Principy interpretace laboratorních testů, 2. přepracované vydání. Grada.
  • Racek, J. (2006). Klinická biochemie. Praha, Galén.
  • Rifai, N. (2017). Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 6th Edition.
  • Schneiderka P. a kol. (2004). Vybrané kapitoly z klinické biochemie. Karolinum.
  • Zima, T. (2013). Laboratorní diagnostika. Praha: Galén.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Biochemist (2024) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter