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Biochemistry EU "Biochemistry with elements of clinical biochemistry" syllabus: general_course_discription, first_year, second_year

Regulations of the "Biochemistry with elements of clinical biochemistry" course 

1. The biochemistry course includes lectures, seminars and laboratory exercises.
2. Attendance at lectures, seminars and laboratory exercises is obligatory. Any absence must be excused to the lecturer. Two unattended lessons can be compensated within one semester. If a student was absent at three or more lessons during the semester, no credits will be awarded for the given subject and the student will be excluded from the examination.
3. The knowledge conveyed during the lectures is required for the seminars, colloquia, exercises and the examination.
4. Biochemistry course schedule and announcements about the course will be available on the website e.biochem.sum.edu.pl. On the same website, the results of colloquia and the final exam will be available.

Laboratories:

1. Written knowledge tests are carried out regularly during the laboratory. To pass a semester a student has to obtain at least 65% of the total achievable points.
2. Retakes of the tests are held at the end of each semester as a comprehensive test. Absence during the test is treated as a fail (0%).

 Seminars:

1. Colloquia are held according to schedule. Students are entitled to credit tests three times per semester, while the last attempt is a comprehensive test. Retake dates will be announced on the Department's website. Absence during the test is treated as a fail.
2. To receive the credits for a semester, it is necessary to pass each colloquium.
3. Using any electronic devices during colloquia and tests is forbidden.

The examination:

1. To take the exam, it is necessary to pass the laboratories and seminars.
2. The examination in biochemistry is a single-choice test. To pass the examination in biochemistry, the students have to achieve at least 65% of correct answers.
3. The grade for the course is based on the points achieved during the final exam.

  Exemption:

1. The exemption is possible for a student who passed Biochemistry at the same level in another Medical University. The student should provide a Course description and confirmation of credit and final grade.
2. In each case, the decision is made by the Head of the Department and the Dean’s office. An exemption may be dependent on the passing of additional examination covering Course description of Biochemistry with elements of clinical biochemistry in the School of Medicine in Katowice.
3. The exempted student gets the grade from an additional examination or obtained from another Medical University.

 Consultations:

1. Consultations for students are scheduled on working days, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., after an appointment is made by email with a Department employee. The inspection of written midterm papers is possible during consultations.

Major readings:                                                                                        

1) Jeremy Mark Berg, John L Tymoczko, Gregory Joseph Gatto, Lubert Stryer “Biochemistry” 8th edition (or newer)

2) Robert Murray, Daryl Granner, Victor Rodwell "Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry" 29th edition (or newer)                                                           

3) Denise R. Ferrier "Biochemistry (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series)" 6th edition (or newer)

Supplemental readings:                                                                                                    

1) John Baynes, Marek H. Dominiczak "Medical Biochemistry" 4th edition      

2) Public internet resources, including PubMed, medical journals available online     

Safety Laboratory Regulations

Safety rules in general

1. Students are allowed in the laboratory only in the presence of a tutor.
2. Before entering the laboratory, you need to wear a laboratory coat and proper shoes.
3. In the laboratory, you need to work carefully, avoid unnecessary conversations and keep your workplace clean.
4. Preparations and reagents must not be examined by taste.
5. Do not bring food to the laboratory. Eating, drinking and smoking cigarettes are not allowed in the laboratory.
6. Take particular caution when handling concentrated acids, bases, poisons and flammable liquids.
7. Keep the benches and shelves clean and well-organized.
8. Avoid contaminating the chemicals; use only clean glassware and spatulas; label glassware in use.
9. Read carefully the instruction and plan your experiments before starting to carry them out. If You have doubts ask a tutor for help.

• Pay attention to others in the laboratory.
• Be sure you know where to find all safety equipment in the biochemistry lab. This includes such items as the fire extinguisher, first aid kit.
• Before leaving the lab, the workplace, reagents and equipment should be put in order. Wash the lab glass. Turn off the taps.

Special safety rules

1. Handling of strong acids and bases requires special attention. When diluting concentrated acids, the acid should be poured into the water and never the opposite.
2. Volatile liquids and solids that are toxic or irritating should be handled under fume hoods.
3. While handling flammable liquids such as ether, alcohols, benzene, naked flame (burners, matches) must not be in use.

Rules to follow in the case of accidents and injuries

1. Chemical splatters into the eye. First the eyelid should be opened by using the thumb and the pointing finger. Then, by using the eye wash kit, the eye should be rinsed with large amounts of water. The victim should be taken to the doctor as soon as possible.
2. The burned spot on the skin should not be treated with water; rather, a special bandage should be used. See doctor if necessary.
3. Prompt medical treatment should be obtained.

All injuries and accidents must be immediately reported to the tutor.

11-09-2025