KJE-3201 Bioinorganic Chemistry

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

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

Language of instruction Norwegian, english by request

Examination semester Spring, Autumn

Contents Recapitulation of crystal and ligand field theories; metalloenzymes with particular emphasis on heme and nonheme iron enzymes; bioinformatics related to metalloenzymes; metal-DNA/RNA interactions; environmental bioinorganic chemistry.

Recommended previous qualifications KJE-1001 Introduction to chemistry and the chemistry of biology

Form of teaching Lectures: 20 h Seminars: 10 h Practical work: 40 h

Coursework requirements Laboratory course

Exam and assessment Oral presentation. Letter grades (A-F).

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

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap K-321 -1      10 sp KJE-8201 -1      10 sp

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