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Biochemistry 1, 7,5 ECTS credits.
/Biokemi 1/
For:
Bio
BKM
Fys
KBI
KeBi
Kem
KI
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Area of Education:
Subject area:
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Advancement level
(A-D): A
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Aim:
The course provides fundamental knowledge in the following areas: Structure and function of biomolecules. Metabolism in living cells.
Molecular genetics.
Separation and analytical techniques.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Attended General Chemistry 1 and 2 (NKEA18 and NKEA19), Organic Chemistry 1 (NKEA16)
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.
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Supplementary courses:
NKEC52 Biochemistry 2
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Organisation:
The theory is mainly presented on lectures. The laboratory course will give training in basic laboratory techniques and illustrate various theoretical aspects.
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Course contents:
Theoretical part: Structure and properties of amino acids and proteins. Enzymology. Catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Experimental part: Gel filtration, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, photometry, enzyme kinetics.
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Course literature:
Campbell: Biochemistry.
Laboratory manual from the department.
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Examination: |
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Written examination Laboratory course |
4 p 1 p
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Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Stefan Svensson
Examiner: Kristina Borén
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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