Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2017-03-29
Main field: Biotechnology.
Elective Compulsory for: MBIO2
Elective for: B4-mb
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The aim of the course is to give a deeper understanding of protein structure and function.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Random and site-directed mutations of proteins using genetic methods are described. Combinatorial methods using biological and chemical approaches are treated. The course also includes a practical task where the student independently design a modified protein.
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written and problem-oriented home exam. Oral group presentation of material taken from the scientific literature. Approved reports from exercises and practicals are also required.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KBK050
Course coordinator: Professor Leif Bülow, Leif.Bulow@tbiokem.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tbiokem.lth.se