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102-0255-00L 2 Credits BSC D-BAUG

Basics in Biochemistry and Environmental Microbiology

Grundlagen der Biochemie und Umwelt-Mikrobiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hans-Peter Kohler, Dr. Margarete Bucheli

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:50

Abstract

Introduction to basic biochemistry, to the most important metabolic reactions, and to environmental microbiology and hygiene

Objective

Based on the introductory biologgy and chemistry courses, more detailed biochemical knowledge about enzymology, membrane biochemistry, central and energy metabolism, as well as basics in environmental microbiology will be presented. Moreover, an introduction to drinking water and wastewater microbiology will be imparted.

Content

Program: Consolidation of knowledge about macromolecules: proteins, polysaccharides, and DNA Enzymology: Enzyme mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, enzyme regulation Membrane biochemistry and transport through membranes Consolidation of knowledge about metabolism: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid metabolism Drinking water and wastewater microbiology: relevant pathogens, detection methods, drinking water purification, desinfection, AOC, biofilms, wastewater treatment

Resources

Lecture Notes

Für den biochemischen Teil wird als Skript das Biochemiebuch von Lubert Stryer empfohlen.

Literature

Lubert Stryer, Biochemie, 5. Auflage, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg (2003) Die Studierenden können selbstverständlich auch die 6. englische Ausgabe verwenden.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: Keine Hilfsmittel ausser einem Taschenrechner erlaubt.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Grundlagen der Biochemie und Umwelt-Mikrobiologie	Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG D 1.2)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester (Programme Regulations 2003)
  - Compulsory Courses 5. Semester
    - Examination Block 4 (In place of the German course 851-0703-01 Grundzüge des Rechts für Bauwissenschaften students can take the French course 851-0709-00 Droit civil.)