School of Science and Technology

Course Syllabus

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and comprehension
After having completed the course the student shall
- have basic biochemical knowledge about the metabolism of biomolecules, energy transformations in the cell and the intracellular information flow, including knowledge about how the genetic material is copied and expressed, and
- be able to describe theories for PCR-based analytical methods, immunological and protein analyses.

Skills and ability
After having completed the course the student shall
- obtain skills in basic biochemical analytical methods and their practical applications,
- be able to independently interpret the self-produced data,
- be able to communicate the obtained results to others in the form of oral and written presentation, and
- be able to assess and summarize the research articles in the field of analytical biochemistry.

Values and attitude
After having completed the course the student has
ability to
- choose and implement a series of biochemical assays as PCR, ELISA, protein spectroscopy, NMR, fluorescence based techniques and X-ray crystallography,
- critically evaluate both experimental data and theoretical interpretations, and
- search and evaluate relevant scientific information in the field of analytical biochemistry.

- Information flow in the cell such as replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression
- Catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates
- Energy conversions and photosynthesis
- Regulation of cell metabolism
- Biochemical analytical methods such as purification and separation methods, measurement of enzymatic activity, production of recombinant proteins, PCR, ELISA, protein spectroscopy, NMR, fluorescence based techniques and X-ray crystallography
- Risk and safety elements

The course includes lectures, practical laboratory work and seminars.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

60 credits in Chemistry, including Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

The course will be given partly or entirely in English.


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

Laborationshandledningar och kopierat material tillkommer. / Laboratory manuals and other handouts will be added.

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