LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student has the ability to:
1. Present the physical basis for the function of biological macromolecules.
2. Describe a broad range of analytical techniques for studying biological molecules and their biophysical behavior.
3. Demonstrate the thermodynamic basis for biological interactions, kinetics, and functions.
4. Understand the use of thermodynamic models for predicting the outcome of biological processes.
5. Apply the above knowledge to food science, medical technology, bioanalytical measurements, biomaterials processing, and bioscience research.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 20.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markus Linder
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Protein structure and folding, and evolution. Theoretical and practical aspects of methods for the separation and characterization of biological macromolecules. The processes of sedimentation, diffusion and aggregation. Using calorimetry and analytical techniques to study molecular interactions. A basic understanding of the methods to determine three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules. The application of thermodynamics in biological systems. The thermodynamic basis for cellular conversion and metabolism. The thermodynamic basis for macromolecular behavior and interactions. Mathematical models to understand interactions, including cooperative effects. Principles and applications of colloid and surface science to biomaterials. The basis of enzyme catalysis.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course consists of lectures and assignments. Individual problem-solving exercises.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Total 135h = 5cr
Lectures 24 h
Assignments 24 h
Other independent studying 83 h
Exam 4 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring IIIA course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.