Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Biology of Caregiving

• code 07884
• course 1
• term Semester 1
• type FB
• credits 6

Module: Health Sciences Module

Matter: Biology

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: Spanish

Head instructor

Dra. Maria Carmen GRIJOTA - mcgrijota@uic.es

Other instructors

Dda. Elena GUEDEA - eguedea@uic.es
Dra. Sara HERNÁNDEZ - shernandez@uic.es
Dr. Javier JIMÉNEZ - jjimenez@uic.es
Dra. Eva QUANDT - equandt@uic.es

Office hours

Dra. M. Carmen Grijota: mcgrijota@uic.es

Biology Course Care presents its content in three main sections. The first part is devoted to the understanding of eukaryotic cell organization animal and its main processes of energy conversion and synthesis of organic molecules. This study is absolutely necessary to understand the normal function of the human body and to know the mechanism and molecular and cellular basis of many diseases.

Another set of issues relates to the study of microorganisms, notably viruses and bacteria. The interest of this study is to understand the etiology of infectious diseases, prevention methods and clinical analysis of biological samples.

Finally, a third of an impact on the nutritional needs of healthy people with health problems throughout the life cycle, to promote and reinforce patterns of eating behavior, identify the nutrients and foods that are, identify the nutritional problems most prevalent and select the appropriate dietary recommendations.

 High school level knowledge in biology

The course aims match those of the grade, however focusing on aspects of molecular, cellular and nutrition of people:

1. To acquire the capacity to assess and evaluate the situations of patients at the molecular and cellular level, and their nutritional needs.
2. To interpret and implement the activities of nursing care practice, taking into account the clinical and nutritional data, in order to promote, restore and maintain an optimal health level.
3. To select and incorporate knowledge of nursing and other health disciplines, at the molecular, cellular and nutritional level, and to be able to formulate appropriate nursing judgments.
4. To identify altered health states at the molecular and cellular level, and to develop programs to educate the person, family or community to promote their welfare.

• 6. E - Base nursing care on scientific evidence and available resources.
• 9. E - Promote healthy lifestyles, self-care, as well as the maintenance of therapeutic and preventive behaviors.
• 14. G - Establish mechanisms for evaluation, taking into account scientific, technical and quality standards.
• 15. B - Work with the team of professionals as a basic unit in which uni or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary professionals and other staff of health care are organized.
• 19. B - Ability to make decisions based on critical thinking and reflective practice.
• 22. G - Use and management of information and research
• 25. E - Knowledge of the field of study
• 29. B - Know the scientific terminology in another language (English).

At the end of the course, students should:

• Know the structural and metabolic basis of eukaryotic cells and microorganisms.
• Know the interactions between humans and microorganisms, and their role as etiologic agents of infectious diseases.
• Know the biological and chemical methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Know the chemical composition of food.
• Know the dietary and nutritional needs in different pathological situations.
• Know the scientific method and reasoning and encourage discussion of problems.
• Know the primary sources of information.
• Feel curiosity about the world around him.

The contents of the course are taught by two types of activities:

• Master class: Sessions run throughout the course as a single group. They are taught the theoretical content of the course, there will be some practical exercises or diagnostic worksheet and review the recent literature.
• Practical sessions: There will be four practical sessions. The content of these practical sessions will be evaluated in the final exam.

• At the end of the semester, the note will be calculated as follows: final exam will note 70% of the final grade (60% from the master classes content and 10% from the practical sessions contents) And the midterm exam will note the 30% of the final grade.
• The final exam will include the whole theoretical contents of the master classes (Biology, Microbiology and Nutrition) and some questions about the practical sessions. The exam will consist of a multiple choice questions. Wrong answers will deduct points in the note (+1 point for each right answer and -0,25 points for each wrong answer)
• Practical classes are of compulsory attendance. If the student has not attended the practical sessions, he will be ineligible to answer the practical questions in the final exam (they represent a 10% of the final grade).
• The midterm exam will note 30% of the final grade (only if final exam ≥5)
• The second round consists of a single theoretical exam (questions about master and practical classes)
• Students who fail the two meetings and have attended practical classes will not have to attend further courses if they so desire.
• No fees of Honor awarded for 2nd call

1.- INTRODUCCION A LA BIOLOGIA CELULAR (Alberts, 3ª edición)

Alberts, B., et al.

Editorial Médica Panamericana. Madrid, 2011.

2.- PRINCIPIOS DE BIOQUIMICA (Lehninger, 5ª edición)

Nelson, D. L., Cox, M. M.

Ediciones Omega. Barcelona, 2009.

3.- BIOLOGIA DE LOS MICROORGANISMOS (Brock, 12ª edición)

Madigan, M. T., et al.

Pearson Educación. Madrid, 2009.

4.- NUTRICION Y BROMATOLOGIA

Kuklinski, C.

Editorial OMEGA       

5.- CONCEPTOS PRACTICOS EN NUTRICION ENTERAL Y PARENTERAL

Planas, M.

Ediciones MOZO.

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 13/01/2015 10:00h
• R1 23/01/2015 14:00h
• E2 25/06/2015 10:00h
• R2 07/07/2015 10:00h