Course content

Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure. Enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Biological membranes and membrane transport. Coenzymes. Principles of energy conversion in a cell. Glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport and photosynthesis. DNA replication, transcription and protein synthesis. Organic aromatic compounds and reactions. Oxidation and reduction reactions.

Learning outcome

• The student can describe the structure and function of various organelles in eukaryotic cells, as well as outline the general structure of prokaryotic cells.
• The student can explain the basic mechanisms of enzyme function and enzyme kinetics and apply this knowledge to identify different classes of enzyme inhibitors.
• The student can explain the structure and composition of biological membranes and how substances are transported through them.
• The student can describe and explain metabolic processes such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the electron transport chain, and photosynthesis.
• The student can articulate the fundamental principles and components involved in DNA replication, transcription, and translation.
• The student can determine whether an organic compound is aromatic and explain reaction patterns of aromatic compounds.
• The student can describe the characteristics of oxidations and reductions in organic chemistry and justify the choice of reagents for these reactions.
• The student is familiar with the production of renewable fuels.
• The student can collaborate on the planning and execution of laboratory exercises and the preparation of reports, including a comprehensive written report.
• The student can utilize digital assessment methods and has experience in evaluating their own work as well as that of others.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, theory exercises and laboratory work with compulsory presence. Lectures: 60 hours. Laboratory exercises: 40 hours. Theory exercises: 20 hours. Self-study: 100 hours.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises
• Laboratoryskills

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Chemical knowledge corresponding to IMAK1001 General Chemistry for Engineers. Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules 1 (IMAK2007).

Required previous knowledge

Passed laboratory course in IMAK2007, Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules 1

Course materials

Laurence A. Moran et al.: Principles of Biochemistry, 5th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013 (2018 for digital edition). Paula Yurkanis Bruice: Essential Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education, 2015.

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