Food Biochemistry Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023

Module name: Food Biochemistry
Module code: W4-BF-S1-6-23-49B
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental issues in food biochemistry. The student learns biological compounds' structure, properties and terminology, including carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, fats, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones. They also gain knowledge about the functioning and metabolism as well as biochemical reactions taking place in the human body.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student uses the terminology of biophysics and bioenergetics necessary to describe selected processes of nutrition and food biology. [E1]
 W01 [1/5] U01 [1/5]
The student uses biophysical methods in the study of the physical properties of food and in the study of bioenergetic processes, has the ability to u, has the ability to use laboratory equipment, research apparatus and statistical techniques to determine the basic physicochemical properties of food. [E2]
 W07 [1/5] W08 [1/5]
The student can conduct an experiment, analyze the data obtained and prepare a report on the research. [E3]
 U01 [1/5] U04 [1/5] U05 [1/5] U07 [1/5]
The student skillfully selects and uses the right sources of information on the issues of biophysics and bioenergetics of nutrition and formulates logical conclusions based on the conducted experiments. [E4]
 U08 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [FZ1] 30 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E1 E2 E3 E4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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