701-0255-00L Biochemistry
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | H.‑P. Kohler |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0255-00 V | Biochemie | 2 hrs |
| H.‑P. Kohler |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Building on the biology courses in the 1st and 2nd semesters, this course covers basic biochemical knowledge in the areas of enzymology and metabolism. Those completing the course are able to describe and understand fundamental cellular metabolic processes. |
| Learning 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. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering 2010; Version 07.03.2018 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2011; Version 12.01.2016 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Food Science 2016; Version 25.05.2023 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Agricultural Science 2010; Version 13.10.2015 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Environmental Engineering 2010; Version 29.10.2013 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Programme in Food Science 2010; Version 22.03.2016 (Examination Block 1) |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | H.-P. Kohler |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | Keine Hilfsmittel ausser einem Taschenrechner erlaubt. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
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| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
