Course - Biochemistry 1 - TBT4102
TBT4102 - Biochemistry 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Biochemistry 1 introduces students to chemical processes in living organisms as well as the molecular basis of life. The structure and function of cellular components such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are covered in Biochemistry 1. This course will teach you about:
- Amino acids, as well as the chemical structure and spatial arrangement of proteins.
- The mechanism and kinetics of enzymes.
- Biochemical energetics and cell energy turnover principles.
- Metabolic principles, including how carbohydrates and lipids are converted into energy and how they are biosynthesized.
- The function of biological membranes and the transport processes that occur across them.
- The chemical structures of nucleic acids, as well as information on RNA and DNA metabolism
- Protein synthesis, transcription, and replication
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Can describe the structure and function of the biochemically important compounds carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Interpret the spatial structure of proteins, how enzymes work, and calculate enzyme kinetics.
- Explain energy turnover and metabolic processes.
- Can explain glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the electron transport chain, and lipid catabolism.
- Can explain photosynthesis, carbohydrate, and lipid anabolism.
- Can describe the synthesis of DNA (replication), synthesis of RNA (transcription) and protein synthesis (translation).
Skills
- Describe the chemical structure of biomolecules
- Be able to show the protein's spatial structure and the way enzymes work.
- Describe the energy turnover and metabolic processes.
- Discuss the biochemical processes of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein synthesis.
- Carry out simple biochemical experiments under guidance.
- Be able to interpret and describe in your own words the results from biochemical laboratory experiments in simple reports.
General competence
- Can explain biochemical topics.
- Can describe scientific results in their own words.
Learning methods and activities
Forms and activities for learning
Lectures and group-based exercises. Compulsory laboratory exercises with written reports. Submission of theoretical exercises.
Compulsory activities
Approved laboratory exercises and approved theoretical exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
Biology (BBI)
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ)
Chemistry (BKJ)
Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT)
Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
Recommended previous knowledge
It is assumed that the students have University level courses in general and organic chemistry.
Required previous knowledge
The students must have knowledge in chemistry equivalent to KJ1000, KJ1002, TMT4110, TMT4115 or TKJE1006.
Course materials
D.L. Nelson, & M.M. Cox: Lehninger. Principles of Biochemistry, E-book via Achieve Platform from Macmillan learning.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBT4160 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| TBT4100 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| HBIOA1003 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| HBIOT1014 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2020 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-10 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 59 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 SL326 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL321 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL123 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL325 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 5 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 10 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"