Biochemistry 1200-1BIOCHW5

http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/people/MJankowska-Anyszka

The structure of peptides and proteins; relation between the three-dimensional structure and biological activities. Selected proteins and their activity: oxygen transporters, enzymes. Major metabolic pathways. Generation and storage of metabolic energy. Nucleic acids and their genetic role. Principles of genetic technology.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Requirements

General Chemistry Tutorials
Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisites (description)

Structure and properties of organic compounds representing basic groups (according to their functional groups). Ability to perform basic chemical calculations (mainly related to concentrations and buffers).

Learning outcomes

Understands the role and place of chemistry in the structure of science and its contribution to the development of our civilization.
Knows and understands the theory of chemical kinetics within the range of physical chemistry including the phenomena of catalysis.
Knows classes of organic compounds corresponding to types of functional groups (nomenclature, structure, chemical reactions, methods of preparation, distribution and use).
Knows the basics of biochemistry and understands the importance of chemical processes in animate nature.
Has an organized knowledge of the principles and ethical standards of research and teaching.
Knows the wideness of possessed knowledge and understands the need to improve professional and personal competence.

Assessment criteria

during each laboratory - assessment of preparation, practice work and written report;
at the end of lecture - written exam

Practical placement

none

Bibliography

J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, Biochemia
L. Stryer, Biochemia
B.D. Hames, N.M. Hooper, Krótkie wykłady Biochemia
H.R. Matthews, R.A. Freedland, R.L. Miesfeld, Biochemia i biologia molekularna w zarysie
B. Alberts, D. Bray, A. Johnson, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, P. Walter, Podstawy biologii komórki