Studienhandbuch | VL Introduction to Biological Chemistry

Inhalt

Workload	Education level	Study areas	Responsible person	Hours per week	Coordinating university
1,5 ECTS	B1 - Bachelor's programme 1. year	^(*)Biologische Chemie	Frans Mulder	1 hpw	Johannes Kepler University Linz

Detailed information

Original study plan

Bachelor's programme Biological Chemistry 2026W

Learning Outcomes

Competences
Students will know the key aspects of biological chemistry based on selected examples that involve the chemistry orchestrated by biological macromolecules. They will understand the relevance of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry for the molecular basis of chemistry and catalysis in biology, and can provide examples of this. In the end, they will be able to develop an integrative scientific approach and understand how fundamental molecular concepts underpin modern medicine and biotechnology.

Skills	Knowledge
Students can name a number of biological macromolecules and their roles in biochemistry (k1). Students can describe different but common chemical reactions that occur in biology and give examples (k1,k2). Students can give examples of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry to describe chemical reactions in biology (k3). Students can explain how protein and enzyme structures support the chemistry of life (k3).	- Molecular structure and biochemical concepts - Protein composition and structure at several levels - Introductory concepts in enzyme function and how they enhance the rates of chemical reactions - Basic principles of organic and inorganic chemical reactivity - Basic principles of (bio)chemical analysis - Molecular mechanisms underlying selected diseases and therapies, illustrated by real-world examples

Criteria for evaluation

Final written exam

Methods

Lectures

Language

English

Changing subject?

Is completed if

663MOBIITGV13: VL Introduction to Genetics (1,5 ECTS)

On-site course
Maximum number of participants	-
Assignment procedure	Direct assignment