- Describe the basic structures of nucleic acids, proteins and lipids
- Understand the physico-chemical properties of amino acids and nucleotides and correlate these to nucleic acid and protein function
- Explain the mechanisms of DNA and RNA metabolism in living cells
- Understand general concepts of enzyme catalysis, kinetics and inhibition
- Explain the mechanism of protein synthesis and usage of the genetic code
- Describe how molecules can move through biological membranes
- Describe the pathways and mechanisms that living organisms use to harness molecular energy for maintaining metabolism
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Biochemistry is the scientific discipline that studies chemical reactions occurring in living cells. The aim of the course is to provide the student with a general insight in the primary roles and actions of biomolecules in the living cell from a molecular perspective. Starting with a general description of the main cellular matrices in life, bacteria, animals and plant cells, and the structures and properties of the basic molecules of life, nucleic acids, proteins and lipids and variants thereof, detailed insights will be given on the functional aspects, biochemical processes and interplay that constitute life. The course will provide a broad overview with focus on (phospo)lipids, membranes, enzymes, nucleic acid and protein synthesis and metabolism, and the energy flow in life. In addition, an introduction to the most important techniques used to characterize and understand the action of biomolecules will be given.
Instructional Modes
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The final grade will be determined by: - a compulsory midterm exam (50%, minimum grade 5) (Q1, resit opportunity in Q2) - a compulsory final exam (50%, minimum grade 5.5) (Q2) The course is passed if the average grade is 5.5 or higher.
The midterm is scheduled at the end of the first quarter (October), with a resit opportunity at the end of quarter 2 (January). The final exam is scheduled in the exam week of quarter 2 in January A resit for the final exam is scheduled in quarter 3.
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