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Biochemistry
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:40
Abstract
Basic knowledge of enzymology, in particular the structure, kinetics and chemistry of enzyme-catalysed reaction in vitro and in vivo. Biochemistry of metabolism: Those completing the course are able to describe and understand fundamental cellular metabolic processes.
Objective
In this self-study course, the students will gain solid biochemical knowledge about enzymology, membrane biochemistry, and central metabolism.
Content
Program Introduction, basics, composition of cells, biochemical units, repetition of relevant organic chemistry Structure and function of proteins Carbohydrates, structure of DNA Lipids an biological membranes Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Catalytic strategies Metabolism: Basic concepts and design. Repetition of basic thermodynamics Glycolysis The citric acid cycle Oxidative phosphorylation Fatty acid metabolism
Resources
Lecture Notes
Horton et al. (Pearson) serves as lecture notes.
Literature
Horton, Moran, Scrimgeour, Perry, Rawn: Principles of Biochemistry, 4th ed. or Moran, Horton, Scrimgeour, Perry: Principles of Biochemistry, 5th ed. Pearson Education Limited, Essex
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| revision course / private study |
Biochemistry
Self-study course. No presence required.
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No time listed | 60 h semesterly |
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Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements (The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.)
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Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements (The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.)
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