Biochemistry (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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 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.

Prerequisites

The Basics of Biosciences

Teaching methods

Lectures, learning assignments, lab exercise on enzyme kinetics

Learning materials and recommended literature

Alberts ym.: Essential Cell Biology. Painokset 3-5 käyvät. Aiheet: biomolekyylien kertaus ja metabolia.
Tortora (2016): Microbiology: An Introduction. Pearson. Ekirja käytössä. Aiheet: Immunologia ja metabolia.
Heino & Vuento: Biokemia ja solubiologia. Aiheet: biomolekyylit, metabolia.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Weekly assignments and final exam

Further information for students

Weekly assignments that are assessed.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments 50 %
Final exam 50 %

Passes lab report on enzyme kinetics

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