Course code
KJE-3402

Protein structures

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Contents The course is an introduction to the basic principles of protein structure including the properties of amino acids, secondary structure elements, motifs, folds, classification based on fold and the relation between 3-dimensional structure and function of proteins. Some important methods for structure determination along with basic modeling techniques are also included

Form of teaching Lectures: 28 h Seminars/exercises: 30 h PC-baserd exercises

Compulsory teaching Laboratory course

Assessment Three practical exercises that are closely related to the course will be evaluated underway. Results from these will contribute 30% of the final grade for the course. The remaining 70% will be assessed from a written examination at the end of the course.

Examination semester Autumn

Date(s) of written examination 07.12.2005 The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.

Type of course Theoretical and practical subject.

Level of course/Year of study First or second year at master's level.

Contact person/lecturer Department of Chemistry, tel: 77 64 40 80, e-mail: postmottak@chem.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Language of instruction Norwegian, english by request

Course overlap K-342 -1      6 sp

Homepage http://uit.no/kjemi/emner/188

Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=KJE-3402-1