Biochemistry (5 cr)

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

Laboratoriotyöohjeet (Suomeksi)
Luentomateriaalit
MasteringMicrobiology oppimistympäristö

Kirjallisuus
Tortora, Funke, Case (2013): Microbiology, An Introduction.
Kappaleet 5, 17 ja 18

Mathews et. al., Biochemistry, 4th ed., 2000
Kappaleet 3 ja 11

Teaching methods

Luennot (Biokemia ja immunologia)
Moodle-alustan tehtävät (biomolekyylit, bioenergetiikka ja entsyymit)
MasteringMicrobiology oppimisympäristö (energiametaboliikka ja immunologia)
Yksi laboratoriotyö

Exam schedules

Perjantat 4.10 klo 9-11 (Immunologia)
Mon 07.10.2024 at 08.15 - 11.00 (Biokemia)

Uusinnat ilmoitetaan myöhemmin.

Completion alternatives

Kurssin voi suorittaa etänä suorittamalla moodle-tehtävät sekä MasteringMicrobiology -tehtävät hyväksytysti.

Lisäksi vaaditaan:
hyväksytysti suoritettu laboratoriotyö ja työselustus
hyväksytysti suoritetut kurssitentit ( Biokemia ja Immunologia)

Content scheduling

TX00EA25-3004 Biokemia 5 op
Preliminary plan

h Week Contents
3 34 Mon 19.08.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Introduction and Biomolecules MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
2 34 Wed 21.08.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Bioenergetics MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
3 34 Thu 22.08.2024 12.00 - 15.00 Bioenergetics MMC310 (41 henkilöä)
3 35 Mon 26.08.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Enzymes MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
3 35 Tue 27.08.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Enzymes MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
2 35 Wed 28.08.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Enzymes MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
3 36 Mon 02.09.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Enzymes / Energy metabolism MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
2 36 Wed 04.09.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Energy metabolism MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
2 37 Wed 11.09.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Energy metabolism MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
3 39 Mon 23.09.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Calculation exercises MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
4 39 Tue 24.09.2024 08.00 - 12.00 Kinetic analysis of tyrosine kinase MMA142 (25 henkilöä), Lab work
4 39 Wed 25.09.2024 08.00 - 12.00 Kinetic analysis of tyrosine kinase MMA142 (25 henkilöä), Lab work
2 39 Wed 25.09.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Energy metabolism MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
3 40 Mon 30.09.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Energy metabolism MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)
4 40 Wed 02.10.2024 08.00 - 12.00 Kinetic analysis of tyrosine kinase MMA142 (25 henkilöä), Lab work
2 40 Wed 02.10.2024 12.00 - 14.00 Energy metabolism MMA124 (47 henkilöä)
4 40 Fri 04.10.2024 12.00 - 16.00 Kinetic analysis of tyrosine kinase MMA135b (25 henkilöä), Lab work
3 41 Mon 07.10.2024 08.15 - 11.00 Exam MMA238.2 (55 henkilöä)

Immunologian osuus / Tiina
5.9 klo 13-16
23.9 klo 11-14
26.9 klo 8-11
4.10 klo 9-11 (tentti)

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

Biokemian osuus 80 %
- koostuu tentistä, Moodle- ja Mastering Microbiologyn tehtävistä sekä hyväksytysti suoritetusta laboratoriotyöstä/raportista
Immunologian osuus 20 %
- koostuu tentistä sekä Mastering Microbiologyn tehtävistä)

Qualifications

The Basics of Biosciences