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Syllabus

KE0073 Biochemistry, continuation, 7.5 Credits

Biokemi, fortsättningskurs

Subjects

Chemistry Biology Chemistry

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Mandatory elements	2.0	0102
Exam	5.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge and skills in fundamentals of chemistry corresponding to 15 hp

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give advanced knowledge and skills within biochemistry.

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

1. account at a general level for different technologies for analysis and structural studies of proteins

2. describe and illustrate principles of enzyme catalysis, kinetics and regulation

3. identify structural and functional parts in protein molecules and relate them to the biological function of the protein (e g catalytic mechanism at enzymes, receptor mechanism)

4. account at a general level for methods to generate and use biological information (gene technology and bioinformatics)

5. describe how lipids carbohydrates and proteins are metabolized and synthesised

6. present and discuss metabolism in connection with overweight nutritional intake, training, starvation, diabetes and cancer

7. relate symptoms on deficit/surplus/genetic defects to metabolic disturbances at a biochemical level

8. present biochemical problem-solving in the form of seminars

9. carry out processing and analysis of data from biochemical experiments and to present these in writing

Content

Lectures, teaching sessions, computer practicals, seminars and exercises are used in the course. Some activities are conducted in small groups, while others are not.

Roll call and course introduction, seminars, computer practicals, and group exercises are compulsory components.

Written and oral presentations are carried out through presenting results from computer practicals , seminars and group exercises. The course consists of both biochemical theory and of solving biochemical problem.

The following items are treated in lectures, teaching sessions, seminars and laboratory sessions:

• technologies for purification, analysis and structural studies of proteins

• gene technology, bioinformatics, "omics" (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics), recombinant gene expression

• enzymes: catalytic mechanisms, regulation of activity, allostery, efficiency, specificity, enzyme-assays

• carbohydrate metabolism: the pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis, the glycogen, reciprocal regulation

• metabolism of fats, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleotides, nitrogen metabolism

• integration of metabolism: nutritional intake, homeostasis, hormonal control, body weight, BMI, overweight, training, starvation, alcohol

-membrane channels, pumps, signal transduction, sensory systems, receptors

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Examination formats: Written examination and approved compulsory activities .

Passing the course requires: Approved examination, approved participation in compulsory activities.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The entry requirements can be achieved e g by having followed the courses in basic chemistry I and II comprising in total 22.5 credits with at least 15 credits passed results.

Some learning activities may be conducted in English.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences