KEMS606 Principles of Carbohydrate Chemistry (4 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Stereochemistry, nomenclature, general reactions and industrial utilization of carbohydrates.

Completion methods

Exam (to be organized annually four times)

Assessment details

Typically as follows: grade 0 <35 %, 1 35-45 %, 2 45-55 %, 3 55-65 %, 4 65-75 % ja 5 >75 % of the maximum points (the scale depends on the degree of exam difficulty).

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with the general concept related to carbohydrate chemistry and can name the basic carbohydrates and their common derivatives. In addition, the student knows the basic reactions of carbohydrates as well as the usual industrial utilization of carbohydrates.

Additional information

An intensive course

Description of prerequisites

Recommended: KEMA282 Organic Chemistry 1.

Study materials

Materials distributed during lectures.

Literature

  • Alén, R., Hiilihydraattikemia - Perusteet ja sovellukset (soveltuvin kohdin), painossa.<br />Alén, R., Carbohydrate Chemistry - Fundamentals and Applications (to be read selectively), in press.

Completion methods

Method 1

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Method 2

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