ELEC-E3261 - Characterization of Biomolecules, D, Lecture, 2.9.2024-15.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge: role of biological molecules in the living organism, physical insight into biological system, spectroscopy and advance microscopy techniques to study biomolecules

Skills: Peer-to-peer communication and writing scientific documents.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 15.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Caterina Soldano, Ilkka Tittonen

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:

    This course gives fundamental knowledge on how to characterize biological molecules and materials, and physical insight into biological systems. Several common tehniques for characterization of biomolecules will be discussed, along with their relevance for different fields and class of biomolecules.

    The course contains lectures, group discussions, an essay and a final exam. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The acquired knowledge is assessed from exam, essay and the self reflection.

    The acquired skills are assessed based on oral and written communication.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course contains annually slightly varying topics in the field of charcaterization of biomolecules. The course contains lectures, peer-to-peer work and discussions, self-reflections and individual (writing) topics.

    Lectures, Self-reflection, Scientific writing (essay), Independent study and exam

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Relevant book chapters and recent scientific literature, along with slides on discussed topics.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

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