KJM2400 Biochemistry Course description

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

• 6 of 9;electronic tests in Chemistry, time consume is stipulated to;one hour pr;test
• 1 of 2;elektronic tests, time consume is stipulated to;one;hour pr;test;

The purpose of the required coursework is to give students a basis for the written exam.

BYPE1300 Energy, environment and chemistry are equivalent (over 10 credits) with EMPE1300, FO051A, FO051B, FO051E, FO051G, FO051M and FO051K. By practicing the 3-threads rule of having signed up for the exam counts abandoned used in equivalent courses.

Individual written school exam in 3 hours, counts 100 %

Examresults can be appealed

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 explain the difference between the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• can explain the structure and function of the most important biochemical molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
• can explain the functions of enzymes and coenzymes and understand basic enzyme kinetic theories
• can describe the structure and function of biological membranes
• can describe metabolic processes such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, electron transport chains and photosynthesis
• can explain DNA synthesis (replication), RNA synthesis (transcription) and protein synthesis (translation) in prokaryotic organisms
• has a basic understanding about microorganisms

Skills

The student is capable of:

• growing and identifying some types of microorganisms with the help of gram staining, microscopy, metabolism experiments and enzymatic tests
• performing a growth experiment and constructing a bacterial growth curve
• using basic protein isolation methods and analyzing the protein amount and purity with the help of gel electrophoresis and spectroscopy
• performing basic enzyme kinetic experiments
• performing health risk assessments and classifying chemical compounds and solutions
• is capable of planning and performing biochemical experiments
• is capable of communicating the results of laboratory experiments both orally and in writing

All written and printed aids are allowed.

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grade scale A-F.

Individual written exam under supervision, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, oral instead of written examination may be used. In case of an oral exam the result cannot be appealed.

One internal examiner.;External examiners are used regularly.

Assistant professor Bente Hellum

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.