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BIO-2300: Biochemistry Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally second or third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course will aim to outline and yield understanding of metabolism and its significance for the function of organisms. Practical exercises should provide training in coming to grips with various aspects of metabolism. | Contents
The course will provide an introduction to intermediate metabolism, including energy metabolism, with an emphasis on the reaction modes of carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids and nucleotides. Various aspects of enzyme activity will be highlighted as we try to attain an integrated perspective. Lab work will be a means of highlighting methods and certain parts of the syllabus. | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology, KJE-1001 Introduction to chemistry and the chemistry of biology, KJE-1002 Organic chemistry | Form of teaching
Lectures, student colloquia and lab work. The lab work is compulsory and lab reports need to be approved prior to final exam. | Coursework requirements
Laboratory course with lab assignment
| Exam and assessment
Written exam (4 hours). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
| Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-251 -1 10 sp
BIO-254 -1 9 sp
BIO-2306 -1 10 sp
BIO-2307 -1 5 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/medfak/
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