NKEA03 Biochemistry 1 2007

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Valid for year : 2007

NKEA03	Biochemistry 1, 6 ECTS credits. /Biokemi 1/ For: Bio BKM KeBi Kem TB
	Prel. scheduled hours: 50 Rec. self-study hours: 110
	Area of Education: Science Subject area: Chemistry
	Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G1
	Aim: The course provides fundamental knowledge in the following areas: Structure and function of biomolecules. Metabolism in living cells. Separation and analytical techniques. After studies well learned the student will have proficiency in: Giving the structure of the 20 most common amino acids found in proteins and their properties. Describing the structure of proteins using the concepts; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure, and understanding how this is connected to the function. Describing the catalytic function of enzymes. Describing the basic metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, and knowing some examples of how it is controlled. Performing common biochemical methods, interpreting the results and presenting them in a written report.
	Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Attended General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry 1 Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
	Supplementary courses: Biochemistry 2
	Organisation: The theory is mainly presented on lectures. The laboratory course will give training in basic laboratory techniques and illustrate various theoretical aspects.
	Course contents: Structure and properties of amino acids and proteins. Enzymology. Catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Experiments that deal with, for example, gel filtration, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, photometry. A short written test included in the experimental part.
	Course literature: Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer: �?oBiochemistry�?�, 6th ed. Laboratory manual from the department.
	Examination:
	Written examination Laboratory course	3 p 1 p	/ /	4,5 ECTS 1,5 ECTS

	The exercises of the written examination and the test elucidate how well the student perform the demands of the course. To pass the experimental part the short written test must be approved.
Course language is Swedish. Department offering the course: IFM. Director of Studies: Stefan Svensson Examiner: Kristina Borén Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology
Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se Last updated: 05/30/2007