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752-0100-AAL 2 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-BAUG

Biochemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christian Frei
Enrolment of this additional admission requirement ONLY via Study Administration Food Science and Nutrition ( ). Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:32

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, Structure and function of proteins Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Carbohydrates Lipids and biological membranes Cellular metabolism: Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen metabolism, citric acid cycle, electron transport and ATP synthesis

Resources

Lecture Notes

Principles of Biochemistry (5th Edition) 5th Editionby Laurence A. Moran (Author), Robert A Horton (Author), Gray Scrimgeour (Author), Marc Perry (Author)

Literature

Principles of Biochemistry (5th Edition) 5th Edition by Laurence A. Moran (Author), Robert A Horton (Author), Gray Scrimgeour (Author), Marc Perry (Author)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Biochemistry
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 60 h semesterly

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