Opetustarjonta, lukuvuosi 2023–2024
Bioorganic Chemistry, Luento-opetus
Luento-opetus (englanti)
8.1.2024 – 27.2.2024
Aktiivinen periodissa 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
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
Työskentelytavat
Oppimateriaalit
Oppimisympäristöt
Vaadittavat suoritukset
Yhteiset
Muu tilavaraus
Suoritustapa
Osallistuminen opetukseenOpetuskieli
englantiVastuuorganisaatio
Tekniikan ja luonnontieteiden tiedekunta
Vastuuhenkilö
Vastuuopettaja:
Nonappa NonappaPääasiallinen opintojakso