Biochemistry (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FL63-3001

General information

Enrollment: 05.05.2025 - 06.06.2025; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 18.08.2025 - 19.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: (2019-2024) School of Smart and Clean Solutions

Campus: Leiritie 1

Teaching languages: Finnish; English

Seats: 0 - 60

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Laboratory Science

Teachers: Patrik Paxal; Hye Jung-Majanen

Groups: TXV24S1
Degree Programme in Laboratory Science, päivä; TXS24S1
Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä; TXSEXCHANGE2025_2ND
Degree Programme in Laboratory Science: exchange students 2nd year

Course: TX00FL63

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 59 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Thu 21.08.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001
Thu 28.08.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Wed 03.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Wed 10.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Fri 26.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001
Thu 02.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	(EXAM)Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Mon 20.10.2025 time 12:00 - 14:00 (2 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Mon 27.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Wed 29.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Mon 03.11.2025 time 08:15 - 16:00 (7 h 45 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA251 Mikrobiologian laboratorio 1
Tue 04.11.2025 time 08:15 - 10:00 (1 h 45 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Thu 06.11.2025 time 08:15 - 16:00 (7 h 45 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA145 Epäorgaanisen kemian laboratorio
Fri 07.11.2025 time 08:15 - 16:00 (7 h 45 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA142 Fysikaalisen kemian laboratorio
Thu 27.11.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min)	Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Fri 28.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	(EXAM)Biokemia TX00FL63-3001	MMA238.2 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

1. Understanding enzymes and enzyme kinetics
• Structure and classification of enzymes
• The role and function of enzymes in biological systems
• Enzyme kinetics and factors affecting enzyme activity

2. Bioenergetics
• Principles of bioenergetics
• Role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular energy storage and utilisation

3. Energy metabolism
• Metabolic pathways involved in the production and utilisation of energy in cells
• Catabolic and anabolic pathways such as glycolysis, citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

4. Innate and acquired immunity
• Innate and acquired immune response and their differences
• Different mechanisms of the immune system, such as cellular uptake, antibody production and immunological memory

5. Biochemical research methods
• Commonly used research methods in biochemistry

Content

• Structure, classification and function of enzymes and enzyme kinetics
• Bioenergetics
• Energy metabolism
• Innate and acquired immunity
• Research methods applied in biochemistry

Location and time

Leiritie 1, 1st and 2nd periods

Materials

Dean Appling et al., Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections, Pearson, E-book and printed books

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory works

Exam schedules

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning

Student workload

Lectures according to schedule and laboratory works

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has a basic understanding of enzyme structure, function, and kinetics
• has a basic knowledge of ATP, bioenergetics, and metabolic pathways
• has a limited understanding of immune systems and immune response mechanisms.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has a solid understanding of enzyme classification, function, and kinetics
• has a clear grasp of ATP in energy metabolism and metabolic pathways
• can distinguish between innate and acquired immunity, and understands immune mechanisms
• is able to use biochemistry research methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has an in-depth knowledge of enzyme structure, function, and kinetics
• has a solid understanding of bioenergetics, ATP’s role, and energy metabolism pathways
• thoroughly understands immune systems and research methods.