Key words
Objectives
Provide the students the knowledge and understanding in the biochemical composition of organisms, the biochemical processes and regulation.
Prerequisites
General organic chemistry and stereochemistry. Cell biology and basic knowledge of genetics.
Topics
The course reviews and explores:
- The constitution and the role of the biopolymers; the proteins, the olysaccharides, the lipids and the nucleic acids.
- The structure and physiology of the proteins in organisms.
- The enzymes: catalysis, activity and applications.
- The metabolism of the saccharides: photosynthesis, metabolism of the hexoses and the polysaccharides.
- Formation and breakdown of lipids.
- Nitrogen metabolism.
- Regulation and control of the metabolisms.
- Molecular biology of gene.
- Protein synthesis and processing.
- Vitamins and hormones.
During the practical course the students determinate biomolecules qualitatively and quantitatively. Activities of enzymes are estimates in all kinds of products for different purposes. Biomolecules are separated with simple techniques.
Teaching Methods
Lectures , exercises, individual reports, group reports, home study.
Materials used
Teacher's course, background information, scientific and technical literature.
Study guidance
Assessment
Written and oral examination, others.
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Language
Dutch
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