Course syllabus

Inledande biokemi
Introduction to Biochemistry

KBKA01, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to:

• Give basic knowledge about proteins, enzymes and genes
• Describe the possibilities of modern gene technology
• Introduce some future subjects within the study program

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to describe the structure of proteins and its importance for function
• Be able to describe and explain the way enzymes work
• Be able to describe the structure of genes and their expression

Contents

Protein structure and function with hemoglobin as specific example

Enzyme properties with chymotrypsin as specific example

Gene structure and function and protein synthesis

Future subjects within the study program is described in the form of inspiration lectures

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Berg, J.M, Tymoczko, J.L and Stryer, L.: Biochemistry. W.H. Freeman & Co, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4292-2936-4.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Leif Bülow, leif.bulow@tbiokem.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tbiokem.lth.se/Homepage/Kursen/KBKA01.html