Entry requirements

90 credits in Science.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• describe the chemical features of biomolecules and principles for chemical bonding. 
• explain the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules. 
• account for molecular processes and thermodynamics in biological systems.  
• plan, carry out, document and account for biochemical experiments. 
• assess and use scientific literature and internet resources for studies in biochemistry

Content

Chemical principles for the structure and features of biomolecules and molecular complexes in living cells 

Structure of macromolecules (structural levels, dynamics and modifications), and structure-function relationships.

Molecular interactions in biological systems.

Molecular processes and thermodynamics in biological systems, such as protein folding, protein-ligand interactions, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics and energy transformation, transport and signal transduction.

Visualisation of macromolecules using computer graphics.

General methods for production, and characterisation of biomolecules.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory work, project. Laboratory work and project are carried out individually or in groups.

Assessment

Laboratory work and and project (4 credits). Laboratory works inlcudes a written report, project i examined orally and in written form. Written examination (6 credits) at the end of the course. The final grade is given as a weighted average grade for all assessed parts.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other regulations

Cannot be included in a degree together with either of the courses Biochemistry 10 credits (1KB409) or Biochemistry I 5 credits (1KB408).