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Syllabus

BI1390 Biochemistry and intermediary metabolism, 15.0 Credits

Biokemi och intermediär ämnesomsättning

Subjects

Biology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Biochemistry – Basic chemistry	4.0	0102
Biochemistry – Exercises and laboratory work	3.0	0103
Biochemistry – Intermediate metabolism	8.0	0104

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

• Biology 2, Biology B

• Chemistry 2, Chemistry B

• Mathematics 3, Mathematics C

Objectives

The course intends to give basic knowledge, and laboratory training in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular cell biology.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• account for basic concepts and carry out calculations within stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and basic thermodynamics,

• account for structure and function of DNA, RNA and the flow of genetic information,

• identify and account for the cell most important biomolecules regarding structure and function,

• use and explain certain biochemical methods and account for experimental results,

• account for the cell structure with its anabolic and catabolic processes

• account for metabolic interaction in different nutritional conditions,

• perform basic laboratory components with safety and precision.

Content

The course intends to give basic chemical and biochemical concepts and processes such as various types of chemical binding, stoichiometry, acid/base equilibrium and thermodynamics, structure and function of the molecules of life and enzymatic catalysis and kinetics. The structure of the cell, the function of organelles, membrane and transport of different subjects through membrane. The metabolism and bioenergetics from a nutritional perspective of the cell and the body.

In the course, lectures, laboratory work, seminars and group exercises according to student-activating teaching are included. Compulsory components occur within e g exercises, seminar, group exercises and laboratory sessions.

Following general skills are trained in the course: written and oral communication, formulate laboratory reports, analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Some lectures may be performed in English.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management

Cooperating departments: