KEMP1165 Biological Chemistry (2 cr)

• Basic structures and structural elements of biomolecules; amino acids – proteins, sugars – carbohydrates, lipids – membranes, nucleotides – nucleic acids; role in the structure of the cell.
• Small biomolecules; vitamines, hormones, antibiotics.
• Physical and chemical factors affecting to biomolecular structure and function (thermodynamics, biomolecular reactions, bioenergitics).
• Basis of biocatalysis; enzymes.

After passing the course the student:

• Knows the basic structures of biomolecules and understand the physical and chemical factors affecting biomolecules.
• Understands typical phenomena and reactions related to biological chemistry.
• Recognizes the connection between chemistry and biological processes.
• Understands the principles of enzyme catalysis and the fundamentals of enzyme kinetics.
• Knows key anabolic and catabolic reactions.

Working Life Skills:

• Scheduling, Time management.
• The basics of scientific thinking.
• Finding information, writing expert texts.

This course does not require knowledge of other basic chemistry courses.