Bioorganic Chemistry, 5 op

Intended learning objectives:

• Gain an overview of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids
  
• Gain insidghts on their molecular structure, composition, biosynthesis and properties
  
• Study and understand some of the chemical reactions of biomolecules
  
• Gain mechanistic insight on biocatalysis and enzymatic reactions
  
• Plan and carry out laboratory work on qualitative identification biomolecules including amino acids, proteins and DNA

Intended learning outcomes:

After completion of the course the participants are able to:

• Identify and classify various biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids
• Correlate structure of biomolecules to reactivity
  
• Plan and carry out laboratory work in a correct and safe manner
  
• Explain the principles of molecular mechanism and functions of biomolecules
  
• Identify potential applications of biomolecules
  

Course content: 

• Chemistry of carbohydrates
  
• Amino acids, peptides and proteins
  
• Chemistry and biology nucleic acids: central dogma of life
  
• Functional importance of vitamins, lipids, and enzymes

Laboratory work:

• Carbohydrate detection: Qualitative analysis
  
• Qualitative tests for amino acids and proteins: fingerprint detection
  
• Synthesis and characterization of a glucose derivative
  
• DNA isolation from cells