TBT4102 - Biochemistry 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Carbohydrates, polysaccharides. Amino acids and chemical structure of proteins. Enzymes, kinetics and mechanism. Carbohydrate metabolism. Principles for energy transfer in living cells. Lipid metabolism including biosynthesis and degradation of fatty acids. Nucleic acid structure, replication, transcription and protein biosyntheses.
Learning outcome
At the completion of this course, the students are expected to be able to give a basic introduction to:
- the chemical structure and function of biomolecules
- metabolism, energy generation and transfer in the cell
- molecular genetics and protein biosynthesis.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. From the academic year 2016/2017: mandatory laboratory excercises. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester, or that compulsory activities are approved in a previous semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in general and organic chemistry.
Course materials
D. L. Nelson, & M.M. Cox: Lehninger. Principles of Biochemistry, 6th edition. W.H. Freeman, 2012.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBT4100 | 7.5 | 2008-09-01 | |
| TBT4160 | 3.7 | 2008-09-01 |
Timetable
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
| Term | Evaluation form | Weighting | Examination aids | Date | Time | Room * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Written examination | 100/100 | D | 2015-12-12 | 09:00 |
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