HX1001 Biological Chemistry 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  B

• Subject area

  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

  P, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

To give the students basic knowledge about the way on which bio-molecules co-operate in the normal life of the cell.

Course main content

The aim of the course is to give knowledge of the importance of the chemical bounding for the chemical and physical properties of chemicals compounds, set in a biological perspective. It will furthermore explain aspects of the thermodynamic forces driving chemical reactions.

Biological important equilibrium reactions will be discussed focusing on the properties and function of buffer solutions in the body.

The structure and biological function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleotides will be highlighted.

The course will focus on the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell.

Thus the student will obtain basic knowledge of the regulation of cell metabolism, i.e. the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids in the maintenance of normal cellular functions.

Eligibility

Literature

Holum, John R.: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological chemistry, 6th edition, John Wiley & sons, New York 1997
Handouts

Examination

• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Written examination 1 (TEN1: 3 cr.)
Written examination 2 (TEN2; 4.5 cr.)

Offered by

STH/Medcial Technology

Contact

Märit Karls, marit.karls@ki.se

Examiner

Mats Nilsson <mats.nilsson@sth.kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.