This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2018
Decision to discontinue this course: No information inserted

Course offering missing
Course offering missing for current semester as well as for previous and coming semestersContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
Biochemical analysis and separation methods
Enzymology (catalysm, kinetics, mechanisms, inhibition)
Protein structure, function and biosynthesis
Glycolysis, gluconeogensis and the citric acid cycle
Glycogen, lipids and nitrogen metabolism
The calvin cycle and the pentose phosphate pathway
Metabolic rule mechanisms
G-Proteins
Hormone control and signal transference
Biological membranes and transport processes over membranes
Oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis
Intended learning outcomes
The course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of the cell’s macro molecules and the cellular processes on a molecular level and give an introduction to biochemical analysis and separation methods.
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe and summarize the cell’s basic biochemical processes on a molecular level and solve more simple problems.
- describe the connection between catabolism and anabolism
- expand his/her understanding within biochemical, bio-process technical, molecular biological and enzymological areas
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admission requirements for programme students at KTH:
At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 100 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within the programme CKEMV or CINEK.
Admission requirements for independent students:
A minimum of 20 credits within the fields of Mathematics, Numerical Analysis and Computer Sciences, 5 credits of these must be within the fields of Numerical Analysis and Computer Sciences, 20 credits of Chemistry, possibly including courses in Chemical Measuring Techniques and 20 credits of Biotechnology or Molecular Biology.
Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.
Recommended prerequisites
The course is designed for students with a general knowledge about the cell’s structure and chemical composition. BB1050 Biotechnology for K, KD1090 Organic Chemistry 1.
Equipment
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Literature
Kurslitteratur meddelas inför kursstart.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
A written exam (TEN1; 6 credits, grading scale A-F).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web BB2380Offered by
Main field of study
Biotechnology
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
BB2060 Biochemistry, lab.
Contact
Mats Martinelle, mats.martinelle@biotech.kth.se, tel. +46 8 553 783 84
Supplementary information
Students are required to sign up at least two weeks in advance for examination.
The course is given provided at least seven students are admitted.
The course is ovelapping with the course BB1080 and BB1085.