Biokemian laboratoriotyöt (B0008), 3 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

Biochemistry 1

Course contents (core content level)

Seven laboratory exercises concerning isolation, purification, amplification, characterization and quantitation of proteins and DNA using varied laboratory techniques and equipments with laboratory notebook and experiment reports

Course contents (additional)

Detailed discussion about the significance of data, comparison with known values and results from the literature, calculation of error and explanation of any difference

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completion of this course the student know the general biochemical laboratory methods, their possibilities and restrictions and is capable to use new laboratory equipment and understands their operational principle

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The students can select suitable biochemical experiment methods for different needs, they can use these methods correctly, develop solutions to problem situations and write up report

Recommended reading

Handouts of lectures
Boyer, R. Modern Experimental Biochemistry

Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching:
Laboratory exercises: 35 h
Exercises:
Exam: 2 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 1/06): 50 h
Total: 87 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

The report of the exercises must be accepted as well as the final examination.

Related competences of the degree programme

Expertise in living and other biological materials
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Ethical and Ecological Skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Interdisciplinary