Course
Biochemistry (BIO200)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2012-2013
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
BIO200
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Timeplan
Content
The course comprises structure and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and nuclei acids. Furthermore function and mechanisms of enzymes, replication, transcription, translation, photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism, cell structures are covered.
Learning outcome
The student shall have an overview of the chemical compounds, which are important building blocks in the cell. The student shall know the basic metabolic pathways. The student shall know the function of different compartments in the cell.
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
BIK230 General chemistry, BIK140 Organic Chemistry 1
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | — | — | — |
Fagperson(er)
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCourse coordinator:
Lutz Andreas EichackerHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
4 h of lectures weekle for 10 weeks. Language of tuition: Norwegian
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry (BBI150_1) , Biochemistry (BIO200_1) | 10 |
| Biochemistry (BIK110_1) , Biochemistry (BIO200_1) | 10 |
| Biochemistry and biotechnology (BIK110_2) , Biochemistry (BIO200_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Emneevaluering
Form and/or discussion.
Litteratur
The lecturer will inform about the curriculum, which is covered by the following chapters in MacKee and MacKee: Biochemistry, third edition. Change text book may take place. Kapittel 1. Biochemistry: An introduction. 1-28 Kapittel 2. Living Cells. 29-64 (Kapittel 3 og 4 forutsettes kjent) Kapittel 5. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins 108-160 Kapittel 6. Enzymes. 161-199 Kapittel 7. Carbohydrates. 200-219 Kapittel 8. Carbohydrate Metabolism. 234-254 Kapittel 9. Aerobic Metabolism I: The citric Acid Cycle. 272-294 Kapittel 10. Aerobic Metabolism II: Electron Transport and Oxidative Phos. 298-329 Kapittel 11. Lipids and Membranes. 331-353 Kapittel 12. Lipid metabolism. 373-383 Kapittel 13. Photosynthesis. 417-437 Kapittel 14. Nitrogen metabolism I. Synthesis. 449-459 Kapittel 15. Nitrogen metabolism II Degradation. 502-508 Kapittel 17. Nucleic acids. 562-596 Kapittel 18. Genetic information. 609-655.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1
