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Case reports supporting learning of biochemistry - EVE07001

Title:	Kazuistiky z biochemie
Form of teaching:	E-learning course
Guaranteed by:	Department of Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry (14-70)
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen
Actual:	from 2021
Duration in semesters:	1
Semester:	winter
Points:	2
E-Credits:	2
Examination process:	winter s.:
Hours per week, examination:	winter s.:0/13, C [HS]
Capacity:	unknown / unknown (unknown)
Maximum number of enrolled students:	unlimited
Min. number of students:	5
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
Key competences:
State of the course:	taught
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
For type:
Repeated enrollment:	2 / 2 / 2 / 2

Guarantor:	doc. Ing. Václav Babuška, Ph.D. MUDr. Vlastimil Kulda, Ph.D. MUDr. Radana Vrzáková, Ph.D.
Comes under:	Volitelné předměty Volitelné předměty, 2. ročník Všeobecné Volitelné předměty, 2. ročník Všeob20

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Annotation -

Mastering the subject of Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry is a difficult task. At the beginning of their studies, medical students often do not realize the importance of the connection between basic sciences and clinical problems. This e-course will use selected case studies to illustrate the relationship between clinical situations and the basic biochemical principles of human body functioning. The aim of the course is to support the teaching of biochemistry and encourage students to develop the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies in their future medical practice.

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Course completion requirements -

Elective course completed with a credit.

Successful completion of the Moodle course.

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Literature -

Devlin, T. M. Textbook of Biochemistry: With Clinical Correlations. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-470-28173-4

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Course assessment methods and requirements for successful completion, grading scheme -

To complete the Moodle course (and receive the course credit), you must fill out the QUESTIONNAIRE; this becomes available after completing the FINAL TEST, which in turn becomes available after finishing the individual case studies.

Deadline for completing the course: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:59:59 p.m.

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Syllabus -

Structure: Interactive e-learning case studies (12 case studies)

Each case study is designed as a medical puzzle that simulates real-world primary care practice (general practitioner, pediatrician, emergency department).

First contact with the patient: Analysis of the medical history and description of symptoms captured by the physician during the initial examination.
Working with professional terminology: Looking up unfamiliar terms (e.g., tachycardia, polydipsia) using the accompanying Glossary of Terms or through independent research.
Establishing a preliminary diagnosis: The student enters their suspected condition (e.g., pneumonia) into the system.
Additional examinations: After entering the diagnosis, the next phase unlocks, providing results from laboratory, biochemical, or imaging methods that lead to the correct resolution of the case.

Course Objectives

Bridge theory and practice: Demonstrate biochemical processes directly through examples of real-world patients.
Develop clinical reasoning: Teach students to integrate knowledge from biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, molecular genetics, and pharmacology.
Support active learning: Utilize the principles of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for more effective information retention.

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Learning resources -

Moodle course Kazuistiky z biochemie https://lms.lfp.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=309

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)

Learning outcomes -

Skills

Suggest the most likely diagnosis based on the patient's history, physical and laboratory examination.

Last update: Kulda Vlastimil, MUDr., Ph.D. (30.09.2026)