KEMP1165 Biological Chemistry (2 cr)

Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

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

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

Completion methods

These completion methods are for University of Jyväskylä degree students. Other options:

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Kurssin suorittamiseen hyväksytysti (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50% kurssin maksimipisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the exam points.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Exam (2 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Teaching