CMBS1101 Chemical methods in biology (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The use of physical chemical methods in molecular and cell biology.
Completion methods
Lectures, team works, exercises and an exam
Assessment details
In the exam the student need to show accomplish the basic knowledge of the themes of the course.
Activity in the lectures and exercises and a good performance in the team works elevates the grade. Attendance is required in the group discussions and in the practical exercises.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student understands the basic principles of physical-chemical characterization and analysis of biomolecules. After the course the student is able to choose a correct type of analysis method for each system and knows it´s possibilities and limitations.
Description of prerequisites
The basic and subject studies of the biology bachelor studies.
Course is suitable for chemists and physicists who have biology as a minor.
Course is suitable for chemists and physicists who have biology as a minor.
Study materials
Creighton,T. The Physical and Chemical Basis of Molecular Biology. Helvetian Press 2010. ISBN 0956478107
Sheehan,D. Physical Biochemistry - Principles and Applications
+material distributed in the course.
The students will participate to produce the course material.
Sheehan,D. Physical Biochemistry - Principles and Applications
+material distributed in the course.
The students will participate to produce the course material.
Literature
- D. Sheehan, Physical Biochemistry; ISBN: 9780470856031
- Creighton,T. The Physical and Chemical Basis of Molecular Biology. Helvetian Press 2010.; ISBN: 0956478107
Completion methods
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