KJ-212 Biochemistry (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Bjørnar Synstad
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor's Programme in Public Health Nutrition
Teaching language
Norwegian
Recommended previous knowledge
KJ-112
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students should have knowledge of
- basic principles of biochemistry
- biochemical pathways
- biochemical reactions involved in the synthesis of macromolecules
Contents
The course includes the following topics: The structure of proteins and an introduction to methods used in protein chemistry. Cell membrane proteins. ATP production from carbohydrates and fats. Metabolic pathways. Synthesis of macromolecules. Metabolism of amino acids and nucleic acids.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, compulsory theoretical and practical exercises.
The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.
Examination requirements
All compulsory exercises must be approved before the students are allowed to take the final exam.
Examinations
Written individual examination, 4 hours. Graded assessment.
Student evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| KJ-201 – Biochemistry. | 7.5 |
| ML-115 – Cell biology and biochemistry. | 3 |
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