Teaching schedule, curriculum year 2023–2024
Bioorganic Chemistry, Lectures and laboratory work
Lectures (English)
8.1.2024 – 27.2.2024
Active in period 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
Study methods
Learning material
Learning environments
Required performances
Common
Room booking
Method of attainment
Participation in teachingLanguage of instruction
EnglishResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Nonappa NonappaPrimary course unit