Course syllabus

Biophysical Chemistry
Biofysikalisk kemi

KFKN10, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2025-04-07
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Main field: Biotechnology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Pharmaceutical Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: MLAK1
Elective for: B4-l, B4-mb, K4-l, MBIO1, N4, N4-nbm
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The course aims at giving the student:

Learning outcomes

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

Contents

The course addresses the following main topics:

 

 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

The final grade is based on weekly take-home problem assignments (50%) and a written midterm exam (50%). Approved laboratory practicals and oral presentation are needed for a passing grade. If necessary, reexamination (of the midterm exam) will be performed either orally or written.

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.

Modules
Code: 0125. Name: Literature Presentation.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Grade (fail or pass) is awarded based on participation and the quality of the presentation. The module includes: Reading of primary literature (scientific papers), preparation of oral presentation, oral presentation, hand-in of presentation slides, oral feedback on other student presentations and active participation in presentation-session. Opposition on fellow students oral presentations.
Code: 0225. Name: Home Assignments.
Credits: 2.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: The result on the home assignments contributes 50% of the final grade. The module includes: Written reports on home assignments. The course contains 5 weekly home assignments.
Code: 0325. Name: Laboratory Practicals.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Active participation in the practical exercises and presentation of results. The module includes: Four different Laboratory practicals.
Code: 0425. Name: Midterm Examination.
Credits: 2.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Written exam. The result of the exam contributes 50% to the total grade points. The module includes: Exam (midterm) covering those sections of the textbook and handouts that are included in the course up to the date of the examination.

Admission

Admission requirements:

Assumed prior knowledge: KFKF01 Molecular Driving Forces 2: Interactions and Dynamics
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: KFK032

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Kristine Steen Jensen, kristine_steen.jensen@bpc.lu.se
Teacher: Kristofer Modig, kristofer.modig@bpc.lu.se
Examinator: Kristine Steen Jensen, kristine_steen.jensen@bpc.lu.se
Examinator: Kristofer Modig, kristofer.modig@lth.lu.se
Director of studies: Sophie Manner, sophie.manner@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: https://www.cmps.lu.se/education/

Further information

The course emphasizes active processing of knowledge through take-home problem assignments and laboratory practicals. Five lectures are devoted to research in protein science, where the students present and critically discuss recent research results.