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551-1323-AAL 4 Credits MSC D-CHAB
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Fundamentals of Biology II: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Glockshuber, Prof. Dr. Nenad Ban, Prof. Dr. Eilika Weber-Ban, Prof. Dr. Kaspar Locher
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:55

Abstract

The course provides an introduction to Biochemistry / Molecular Biology with some emphasis on chemical and biophysical aspects.

Objective

Topics include the structure-function relationship of proteins / nucleic acids, protein folding, enzymatic catalysis, cellular pathways involved in bioenergetics and the biosynthesis and breakdown of amino acids, glycans, nucleotides, fatty acids and phospholipids, and steroids. There will also be a discussion of DNA replication and repair, transcription, and translation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none

Literature

"Biochemistry", Berg/Tymoczko/Stryer, 8th edition, Palgrave Macmillan, International edition

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
Simple non-programmable calculator

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Fundamentals of Biology II: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 150 h semesterly

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