Biochemistry I
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB408
- Code
- 1KB408
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G1F, Chemistry G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 27 February 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - BMC
Entry requirements
Participation in Chemical Principles I/Basic Chemistry, 10 credits, or The Basic Principles of Chemistry, 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student should be able to:
- identify different classes of biomolecules and structures, explain fundamental relationships between their structure and function and describe the principal organisation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- describe the molecular principles for catalysis, transport, signal transduction and for how energy is turned over in living systems
- plan, perform basic risk and safety assessments, carry out and document separation and analysis of proteins as well as enzymatic measurements in a correct and safe manner
- explain biochemical methods and concepts and account for experimental results orally and in writing, individually or in groups
- explain the chemical/biological background to everyday biological phenomena and describe the role of biochemistry for man, the environment and the society
Content
The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Bioenergetics. Biomolecules. The central dogma. Enzyme mechanisms, kinetics and industrial usage. Biological membranes. Signal transduction. Overview of energy metabolism. Methods for purifying and analysis of biomolecules (gel chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, electrophoresis).
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written examinations are organised at the end of the course and/or during the course and corresponds to 3 credits. The laboratory sessions including chemistry profile/assignments correspond to 2 credits. The final grade corresponds to a weighted average of the results from the written examination and the laboratory work.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2021, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2021, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2018
- Reading list valid from Spring 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2009