Course - Biopolymers - TBT4135
TBT4135 - Biopolymers
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
The chemical structure of biopolymers with emphasis on polysaccharides. Physical dimensions and chain rigidity. Conformations and conformation changes. Molecular weight distribution. Thermodynamic properties og biopolymers with emphasis on polyelectrolytes. Depolymerization: chemistry and kinetics. Theoretical basis and laboratory exercises connected to experimental techniques: Viscosity and intrinsic viscosity, osmosis, light scattering, chromatographic methods.
Learning outcome
After completion of this course, the students are expected to:
- Know the structure and properties of important polysaccharides in biotechnology, including the understanding of sequence parameters in alginates.
- Be able to, based on a given chemical structure, understand and predict certain physical properties of a biopolymer, and how these are influenced by external factors (pH, I, T).
- Know the principles behind experimental determination of molecular weight distribution (and its various averages).
- Determine the shape and extention in solution of a biopolymer, based on physical data.
- Use simple methods for depolymerization of polysaccharides: kinetics and reaction mechanisms.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, theoretical exercises, laboratory work. The course will be given in English if international master students are taking the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry. The course has limited attendance. Please register for attendance in accordance with the current deadlines. Contact student advisor to apply for delayed registration.
Course materials
The course material consists of a compendium and a series of pdf files (updated annually).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIK4035 | 7.5 | ||
| BT8135 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2024-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Biotechnology
- 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 2024-12-12 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 33 - 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"