KJM2400 Biochemistry Course description

The students will acquire knowledge about different types of cells and their structures, biochemical macromolecules and the most important chemical reactions that take place in cells. They will also develop skills in aseptic technique and growing of microorganisms, isolation and analysis of proteins and DNA.

Individuell skriftlig hjemmeeksamen over 10 (arbeids)dager.

Ny/utsatt eksamen

Ny/utsatt eksamen arrangeres som ved ordinær eksamen. Ved ikke bestått eksamen kan fagartikkelen omarbeides én gang.

Approved laboratory course in KJPE1400 Organic Chemistry and KJTS1500 Physical Chemistry, or corresponding qualifications.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• can define the difference between the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• has a basic understanding of the growth, nutrient uptake and classification of microorganism
• can present the structure and function of the most important biochemical compounds in the groups carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
• can describe the structure and function of biological membranes
• can explain the functions of enzymes and coenzymes and explain simple enzyme kinetic theories
• can describe metabolic processes such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, electron transport chains, lipid metabolism and photosynthesis
• can explain DNA synthesis (replication), RNA synthesis (transcription) and protein synthesis (translation) in prokaryotic organisms

Skills

The student is capable of:

• growing and classifying/identifying some types of microorganisms with the help of gram staining, microscopy, metabolism experiments and enzyme tests
• performing a growth experiment and constructing a bacterial growth curve
• using simple isolation methods for proteins and analysing the amount and purity with the help of gel electrophoresis and spectroscopy
• isolating DNA and analysing the amount and purity using spectroscopy
• performing simple enzyme kinetic experiments
• performing health risk assessments and classifying chemical compounds and solutions

General competence

The student:

• is capable of planning and using aseptic technique to perform biochemical experiments
• is aware of the ethical and environmental consequences of working with living organisms
• is capable of communicating the results of biochemical and microbiological laboratory experiments, both orally and in writing
• is capable of assessing chemical risks associated with work in chemical enterprises and laboratories.

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments.

Coursework spring 2021 due to Covid-19:

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 6-day laboratory course with 4 written assignments (groups of 2-4 students, 10-20 pages per assignment)
• approval of 4 of 8 exercises (2-4 hours per exercise)

Coursework earlier:

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 6-day laboratory course with 4 written assignments (groups of 2-4 students, 10-20 pages per assignment)
• approval of 6 of 8 exercises (2-4 hours per exercise)

Bestått emne 1.

Pre-approved dictionary.

Se programplanen.

Retten til å avlegge eksamen forutsetter godkjente arbeidskrav og deltakelse i bestemte faglige aktiviteter. Se nærmere informasjon i den innledende fagplandelen. Følgende arbeidskrav må være godkjent før eksamen kan avlegges:

Individuelle arbeidskrav

• Studentene skal skrive en refleksjonslogg etter hver samling, i alt tre slike på 500-800 ord hver. Nærmere retningslinjer om innhold vil bli gitt i undervisningsplanen.
• Studentene skal utarbeide to fagtekster knyttet til utprøving i egen praksis (én med utgangspunkt i matematikk og én i norsk). Omfang: om lag 1500 ord pr tekst +/- 10%. Oppgavebesvarelsene er knyttet til faglige og didaktiske tema, og inkluderer også drøfting av erfaringer i etterkant av arbeid med elever (for eksempel observasjon, samtale, undervisning) opp mot nyere forskning og pensumteori. Nærmere retningslinjer om arbeidskravet vil bli gitt i undervisningsplanen.
• Studentene skal gjennomføre kunnskapsdeling på egen skole og formidle i et digitalt forum på studiets læringsplattform hva de har gjort. Nærmere retningslinjer gis i undervisningsplanen.

Arbeidskrav i gruppe (to til fire studenter pr gruppe)

• En gruppeoppgave knyttet til rollen som lærerspesialist

o;; Oppgaven inkluderer planlegging og gjennomføring av et arbeid med elever (for eksempel observasjon, samtale, undervisning) i samarbeid med én eller flere kollegaer.

o;; Resultatene drøftes skriftlig. Maksimum 4000 ord per oppgave.

Nærmere retningslinjer gis i undervisningsplanen.

Alle hjelpemidler tillatt.