CHEM-E3150 - Biophysical Chemistry D, Lecture, 7.1.2025-18.2.2025

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

After the course the student has the ability to:
1. Present the physical basis for the function of biological macromolecules.
2. Demonstrate the thermodynamic basis for biological interactions, kinetics, and functions.
3. Understand the use of thermodynamic models for predicting the outcome of biological processes.

4. Describe  analytical techniques for studying biological molecules and their biophysical behavior.

5. Apply the above knowledge to food science, medical technology, bioanalytical measurements, biomaterials processing, and bioscience research.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 18.02.2025

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. 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. 

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

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The Molecules of Life: Physical and Chemical Principles ISBN: 9780815341888: Garland Science: Authors: John Kuriyan, Boyana Konforti, David Wemmer

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

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