BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
 
Lectured in 3rd year ChemistrySection chemistry
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 110
Studypoints [E] 4
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Anita VAN LANDSCHOOT
Reference IICHCH03A02573
 
Key words


Objectives
The chemical industry evolves towards the application of ecological justified processes and to the production of environmental accepted bioproducts for detergents, cleaning products, raw materials for polymers and chemicals for industrial processes. The course provides the students the basic knowledge and understanding necessary for this industrial development.


Topics
The course reviews and explores:
- The constitution and the role of the biopolymers: the proteins, the polysaccharides, the lipids and the nucleic acids.
- The structure and physiology of the proteins in organisms.
- The enzymes: catalysis, activity and applications.
- The important micro-organisms, their role and their applications
- Control of micro-organisms
- Some results of genetic modification.
During the practical course the students are performing the basic techniques of biochemistry and microbiology.


Prerequisites
General organic chemistry and stereochemistry. Cell biology and basic knowledge of genetics.


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course, background information, scientific & technical literature,
others


Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, individual reports, group reports, home study, others


Assessment
Written examination, others


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