Entry requirements

The overview course Chemical Principles I/Basic chemistry, 10 credit or equivalent.

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, carry out and document separation and analysis of proteins as well as enzymatic measurements in a correct and safe manner. Explain the methods used and account for the experimental results orally and in writing.
• document laboratory work in laboratory session records and account for the results of the laboratory session in writing and orally
• 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. To pass final grades it is required that all parts have been assessed passed. The final grade corresponds to a weighted average of the results from the written examination and the laboratory work.