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Biokemia 1 (B0090), 4 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Biokemia 1 Biochemistry 1 |
| Course Winha code: | B0090 |
| Kurre acronym: | Biokem.1 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Marja vaheri |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry
Course contents (core content level)
The structure and function of biomolecules ( proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates ); expression and transmission of genetic information; mechanisms of enzyme action, general metabolic pathways: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, glyconeogenesis; general experimental methods in biochemistry.
Course contents (additional)
Molecular models and three dimensional structures and dynamics of cell components in different conditions; more detailed and newest information of DNA replication, RNA synthesis and splicing and protein synthesis; regulation and integration of metabolic processes.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
After completion of this course the students understand the molecular structure and dynamics of biomolecules, their function in genetic mechanisms and metabolism. The key role and mode of action of enzymes in the living cells so as the general experimental methods in biochemistry are known to them.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
The students are able to utilize their knowledge of biochemical molecules and their reactions in the use and development of biotechnical products.
Recommended reading
Handouts of lectures
Voet & Voet: Biochemistry
Teaching and learning strategies
Class room teaching: 42 h
Laboratory exercises:
Excercises: 12 h
Exam: 6 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 1/06): 42 h
Total: 102 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
The report of the excercices must be accepted as well as the final examination.
Related competences of the degree programme
International and intercultural skills
Expertise in living and other biological materials
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Ethical and Ecological Skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge
Interdisciplinary