752-0100-00L Biochemistry
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | C. Frei |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Abstract | Basic knowledge of enzymology, in particular the structure, kinetics and chemistry of enzyme-catalysed reaction in vitro and in vivo. Biochemistry of metabolism: Those completing the course are able to describe and understand fundamental cellular metabolic processes. |
Objective | Students are able to understand - the structure and function of biological macromolecules - the kinetic bases of enzyme reactions - thermodynamic and mechanistic basics of relevant metabolic processes Students are able to describe the relevant metabolic reactions in detail |
Content | Program Introduction, basics, composition of cells, biochemical units, repetition of relevant organic chemistry Structure and function of proteins Carbohydrates Lipids an biological membranes Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Catalytic strategies Metabolism: Basic concepts and design. Repetition of basic thermodynamics Glycolysis, fermentation The citric acid cycle Oxidative phosphorylation Fatty acid metabolism |
Lecture notes | Horton et al. (Pearson) serves as lecture notes. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in biology and chemistry is a precondition. |