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Objective

The student will understand the function and the regulation of enzymes in the cell, and can explain the most important reactions of energy metabolism. The student knows what antibodies are and understands their use in analytics. The student also knows the basics of immune system.
The student knows the theories of the main biochemical research methods.

Content

The function of enzymes, kinetics, antibodies and their reactions, Energy metabolism and most important research methods in biochemistry. Enzyme kinetics -experiment in practice.

Materials

Tortora, Funke, Case (2016): Microbiology An Introduction. Pearson.
Alberts et al (2010): Essential Cell Biology. 3rd Ed. Garland Science or 5th Ed. W.W. Norton and Company.

Teaching methods

Lectures online and one laboratory exercise.
Weekly assignments online.

Exam schedules

Weekly assignments and course exam

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

Weekly assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- search information from a variety of sources
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- contribute his/her learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field consistently
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- be goal-oriented in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- search information from a variety of sources
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- contribute his/her learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment methods and criteria

50 % assignments
50 % course exam

Requirement: Passed enzyme kinetics lab report

Qualifications

The Basics of Biosciences