KEMP1165 Biological Chemistry (2 cr)

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Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Coordinating organisation:
Open University, Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Do you want to understand biological phenomena and reactions through chemistry? This course provides a basic introduction to this fascinating world

Description

  • 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Description of prerequisites

Recommended KEMP1140 Basics in Organic Chemistry or equivalent knowledge, or simultaneous participation of KEMP1140.

Recommended prerequisites

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
At least 50% of the maximum course points are required to pass the course (1/5).
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to complete the course in English, please contact the teacher.

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