Aim
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in biochemistry and microbiology and to give an overview of the possibilities of modern biotechnology.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to describe the structure of prokaryot and eukaryot cells

• Be able to describe how to work aseptically and how to grow cells

• Be able to describe the structure and function of genes and how they can be expressed as proteins

• Be able to describe the structure and function of proteins and enzymes

• Be able to describe possibilities of modern biotechnology

• Be able to describe cell metabolism in a general way

• Be able to descibe industrial applications of microbiology

• Be able to describe technical use of enzymes

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to use some common biochemical and microbiological techniques

Contents

• The structure of prokaryot and eukaryot cells

• Sterilisation and aseptic working methodology

• Cell growth and cultivation techniques

• The genes and their expression as proteins

• Proteins (structure, function, purification and characterisation)

• Enzymes (structure and function)

• Basic metabolism

• Technical use of enzymes

• Possibilities of modern gene technology

• Industrial microbiology

• Group discussions around biochemical issues

Literature
Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A., Microbiology, Seventh Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-110231-5.
Compendium in Biochemistry
Manuals to laboratory practicals

Code: 0108. Name: Technical Biology, Theory.
Higher education credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: The structure of prokaryot and eukaryot cells. Sterilisation and aseptic working methodology. Cell growth and cultivation techniques. The genes and their expression as proteins. Proteins (structure, function, purification and characterisation). Enzymes (structure and function). Basic metabolism. Technical use of enzymes. Possibilities of modern gene technology. Industrial microbiology.

Code: 0208. Name: Technical Biology, Laboratory.
Higher education credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed reports. Contents: The use of some common biochemical and microbiological techniques.