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KBB032 KBB032 Biochemistry and molecular biology lp1 HT23 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Biology and Biological Engineering

Online version here: https://www.chalmers.se/utbildning/dina-studier/hitta-kurs-och-programplaner/kursplaner/KBB032/?acYear=2023/2024

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 08130
  • Maximum participants30 (at least % of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

Module Sp1 Sp2 Sp3 Sp4 Summer Not Sp Examination dates
0107 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH 		7.5 c
  • 28 Okt 2023 pm J
  • 03 Jan 2024 pm J
  • 19 Aug 2024 pm J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

 

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

 

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge in general chemistry and basics in biochemistry.

 

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide an overview and understanding of fundamental biological principles and systems for students with limited previous studies in biology/biotechnology.

 

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Describe and understand the function of metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, TCA-cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, glyoxylate cycle and photosynthesis.
  • Describe and understand how cellular energy in the form of ATP is generated in different biological systems.
  • Understand the thermodynamic principles that govern life processes.
  • Understand how evolution works and the driving forces involved.
  • Describe and understand how information stored in DNA is replicated and how this information is transformed into proteins via transcription and translation.
  • Understand the basic principles of signal transduction in unicellular as well as multicellular organisms.
  • Perform laboratory exercises in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology.

 

Content

The course contains the following parts:

Organism diversity
Thermodynamics
Bioenergetics
Catabolism and anabolism
Carbohydrate, lipid and nitrogen metabolism
Oxidative processes
Photosynthesis
The flow of genetic information
Eukaryotic genes
Metabolic coordination

 

Organisation

The course includes lectures and compulsory laboratory exercises. 

 

Literature

Biochemistry Concepts and Connections, by Appling, Anthony-Cahill and Mathews. Pearson 2016. ISBN 1-292-11200-X

 

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam and approved laboratory work

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

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