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IMAK2003 - Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules 2

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure. Enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Biological membranes and membrane transport. Coenzymes. Principles of energy conversion in a cell. Glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport and photosynthesis. DNA replication, transcription and protein synthesis. Organic aromatic compounds and reactions. Oxidation and reduction reactions. Grignard reaction.

Learning outcome

The student can describe the structure and function of various organelles in eukaryotic cells, as well as outline the general structure of prokaryotic cells. The student can explain the basic mechanisms of enzyme function and enzyme kinetics and apply this knowledge to identify different classes of enzyme inhibitors. They can also explain the structure and composition of biological membranes and how substances are transported through them.

Furthermore, the student can describe and explain metabolic processes such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the electron transport chain, and photosynthesis. They can articulate the fundamental principles and components involved in DNA replication, transcription, and translation. The student can determine whether an organic compound is aromatic and explain reaction patterns of aromatic compounds.

The student can describe the characteristics of oxidations and reductions in organic chemistry and justify the choice of reagents for these reactions. They can also describe the preparation and use of Grignard reagents in organic synthesis. The student is familiar with the production of renewable fuels.

In addition, the student can collaborate on the planning and execution of laboratory exercises and the preparation of reports, including a comprehensive written report. They are proficient in using digital assessment methods and have experience in evaluating their own work and the work of others.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, theory exercises (5/8, at least one in the subject organic chemistry) and laboratory work with compulsory presence. Lectures: 60 hours. Laboratory exercises: 40 hours. Theory exercises: 20 hours. Self-study: 100 hours.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Laboratoryskills

Further on evaluation

All compulsory work requirements (exercises and laboratory work) are required to pass the final exam. Deferred examination: August. In case of postponed examination (continuation examination), written examination may be changed to oral examination. Allowed Exam Aids: Certainly simple calculator. For applications for crediting, approval and integration of courses from previous years or other institutions' equivalent education, each application will be dealt with individually and the applicant must be able to count credits for overlapping courses.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Chemistry - Engineering (FTHINGKJ)

Required previous knowledge

FTHING: Passed laboratory course in TKJE1007, Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules 1

Course materials

Laurence A. Moran et al.: Principles of Biochemistry, 5th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013 (2018 for digital edition). Paula Yurkanis Bruice: Essential Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education, 2015.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TKJE2004 6.0 AUTUMN 2020
TKJE2001 1.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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