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Biochemical pathways (1574)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Geert-Jan GRAULUS 
  
Co-lecturer :dr. Elien DERVEAUX 
  
Member of the teaching team :Mevrouw Amelien VANAENRODE 
 Prof. dr. Karolien VANHOVE 
 Mevrouw Neeve MARIEN 
 Prof. dr. Peter ADRIAENSENS 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 4,0
  
Period: semester 2 (4sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
    Biology of the Cell (3370) 5.0 stptn
    Introduction to biochemistry (1399) 5.0 stptn
    From metabolism to systems biology (2923) .0 stptn
 

Prerequisites

The student is familiar with the basic concepts of biochemistry (structure of biomolecules, functioning and regulation of enzymes, ...) and has knowledge of the central carbohydrate metabolism (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, pentose phosphate pathway, ...) (OPO inleiding tot de biochemie of van metabolisme tot systeembiologie).



Content
  1. The student knows the main pathways of degradation and synthesis of biomolecules and can place them in the whole of the functionality of the living cell.
  2. The student knows the mechanisms of regulation of these degradation and synthesis pathways.
  3. The student can make connections between the different metabolic pathways and can place them within an evolutionary context.
  4. The student knows the interrelation of the metabolic activity between the different organs.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  


Evaluation

Period 2    Credits 4,00

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Oral explanation
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions
Consequences

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory textbooks (bookshop)
 

Textbook 1:

Biochemistry, J. Berg, G. Gatto, J. Hines, J.L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, 10de editie, W. H. Freeman, Paperback

ISBN: 9781319498504

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Biochemistry, J.Berg, G. Gatto, J. Hines, J.L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, 10de editie, E-book,  https://www.macmillanlearning.com/ed/uk/product/Biochemistry--1 0th-edition/p/1319498507

ISBN: 9781319514662

 

Compulsory course material
 

Handouts/slides of the PowerPoint presentations used in the lectures and additional supporting materials will be made available via Blackboard.



Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Chemistry
  •  EC 
  • EC 1: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry programme has knowledge and insight into the structure of matter, the interactions between building blocks of matter, the interaction between matter and energy, and the subsequent relationship between structure and properties

  •  EC 
  • EC 2: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry programme has to that end an extensive knowledge of the main branches of Chemistry, is familiar with their logic and their scientific methodology, and can apply them in solving a chemical problem, in particular:

    - analytical chemistry

    - inorganic chemistry

    - physical and theoretical chemistry

    - organic chemistry

    - the principles of biochemistry and macromolecular chemistry

    - the living world on molecular, cellular, genetic and organismal level, as far as a graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry programme for the option Biochemistry is concerned

    - elements of physical chemistry in the field of inorganic, organic and theoretical chemistry, as far as a graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry programme for the option Material Chemistry and partly for the optien Education is concerned

  •  EC 
  • EC 3:A graduate of the Bachelor ofChemistry programme has knowledge ofand insight inrelated fields of science such as physics, biology, geology and engineering sciences. He or she is able to communicate adequately with representatives of these fields.

  •  EC 
  • EC 5: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry programme is able tounderstand experiments, to independently carry them out and to report on them. Additionally, he or she is able to assess the risks and to apply adequate safety procedures.

  •  EC 
  • EC 9: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry is able to apply the acquired knowledge and insights to formulate scientific hypotheses, to devise and to execute experiments, and to correctly interpret research results.  

  •  EC 
  • EC 10: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry is able to report and to present orally and in writing in Dutch and in English and to take an argumented point of view regarding a topic from his/her discipline. He or she is able to communicate with colleagues and non-colleagues.

 

Bachelor of Biology
  •  EC 
  • EC 1: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme has acquired extensive knowledge and an accurateand deepunderstandingof the living worldatthe molecular, cellular, functional, organismal, population and ecosystem level.

  •  EC 
  • EC 3:A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programmetakes into account thenecessity of the inter- and multidisciplinary approach to examine the living world in all its aspects. He/she has to that end extensive knowledge and insight in other relevantfields of science (chemistry, physics, geology).

  •  EC 
  • EC 4: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme is able to apply mathematical and/or statistical models to approach, solve and analyze simple biological problems and to collect data. He or she is ableto draw a relevant conclusion on that basis.

  •  EC 
  • EC 5: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme is able to carefully run experiments and to make observationsin whichhe/she strives for the highest possible accuracyand acts with integrityin his or her observations and measurements.

  •  EC 
  • EC 8:A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programme is able to report and present orally and in writing in Dutch and in English. He or she is able to communicate about his or her field of study both with colleagues and non-colleagues.

  •  EC 
  • EC 11: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programmebehaves according to the ethical, moral, philosophical, legal and safety aspects of his or her field of study.

  •  EC 
  • EC 12: A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology programmehas insight into thesocial relevance of biology, he or she knows the stakeholders in the work field. A graduate of the Bachelor of Biology knows the impact of man on nature, he or she acts as an advocate for the biosphereand respects the principles of sustainability.

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
3rd year Bachelor of Biology option Biochemistry J
3rd year Bachelor of Biology option elective programme components biology J
3rd year Bachelor of Biology package of optional programme components Biology J
3rd year Bachelor of Chemistry option Biochemistry J
3rd year Bachelor of Chemistry package free choice addition J
Bridging Programme Master of Materiomics voor pba pba agro- en biotechnologie J
Exchange Programme Biology J
Exchange Programme Chemistry J



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