BiochemistryLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 5O00EW34
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics
Content
- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.
Enrolment period
07.06.2024 - 02.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Niskanen
Person in charge
Eeva-Leena Tuominen
Groups
-
23LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics
Content (course unit)
- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics
Prerequisites (course unit)
Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.
Exam schedules
2 exams: dates to be announced later
Retests in Exam. Date to be agreed separately with the examiners.
Please note that at least one of the two exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Work course.
The exams account for 70% of the grade.
Group work in the course accounts for 30% of the grade.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact education
Independent study
Group work
Assignments
Exams
Learning materials
Teacher's material on Moodle.
Campbell, Mary K., Shawn O. Farrell, and Owen McDougal. biochemistry. 9th edition. boston: cengage learning, 2016. This course will cover chapters 1, 3-12, 15-23 of this book as applicable. Earlier editions of the same book may also be used.
Alternatively, one of the following textbooks (where applicable) may be read alongside the lectures:
Appling, Dean R, Christopher K Mathews, and Spencer J Anthony-Cahill. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections. New York, NY: Pearson, 2019 (Available online through the TUNI library).
Heino, Jyrki, Matti Vuento, and Jyrki Heino. Biochemistry and cell biology [1st and 2nd editions]. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro, 2020. (Available online via TUNI Library).
Student workload
Contact teaching approx. 45 h
Independent work approx. 90 h
Completion alternatives
-
Practical training and working life cooperation
-
Further information
Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (at least partially completed or course taken concurrently).
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 11.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Tuuli Välineva
Person in charge
Eeva-Leena Tuominen
Groups
-
23LATELAB
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics
Content (course unit)
- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics
Prerequisites (course unit)
Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.
Exam schedules
Dates of the in-class exams will be announced later.
Re-exams can be done in Exam-system.
Please note that at least one of the two exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Course (beginning in Period 4, May 2024).
Exams + bonus points 70% of the final grade
Group work 30% of the final grade
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Independent work
Virtual lessons
Group work
Assignments
Exams
Learning materials
Teaching material in Moodle.
Textbook as applicable:
Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal: Biochemistry, 9th Edition, as applicable. ISBN: 978-1-305-96113-5. Earlier editions of the same book can also be used in the course.
OR
Appling et al. Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections. Second edition. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited, 2019. Available as an e-book through the TUNI library.
Student workload
Virtual lessons 45 hours
Independent studying about 90 hours.
Further information
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry (at least partly completed or course simultaneously ongoing).
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 04.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 07.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Soili Lehtonen
Person in charge
Tuuli Välineva
Groups
-
22LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics
Content (course unit)
- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics
Prerequisites (course unit)
Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.
Exam schedules
Dates of the in-class exams will be announced later.
Re-exams can be done in Exam-system.
Please note that exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Course (beginning in Period 3, January 2024).
Group work and assignments in the course can have an increasing effect on the grade. Analysis method group work is obligatory.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Independent work
Contact and virtual lessons
Group work
Assignments
Exams
Learning materials
Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal: Biochemistry, 9th Edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-96113-5.
Teaching material in Moodle.
Student workload
Contact or virtual lessons 51 hours
Independent studying about 80 hours.
Further information
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry (at least partly completed or course simultaneously ongoing).
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 06.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laboratory Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Tuuli Välineva
Person in charge
Eeva-Leena Tuominen
Groups
-
21LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Student is able to
- describe the structure and the most important reactions of biomolecules
- describe the significance of biomolecules to body functions
- define the most common reactions of metabolism, their significance, and the factors affecting to them
- explain the principles of methods used in protein analytics
Content (course unit)
- structure, characteristic properties, reactions, and functions of biomolecules
- genetic information flow
- structure and function of enzymes
- metabolic reactions and their regulation
- methods used in protein analytics
Prerequisites (course unit)
Organic Chemistry in part (5O00CV16) or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student is able to recognize and define the most important structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The student is able to recognize the different classes of biomolecules and knows their most important functions in cells. The student has a basic knowledge of how the genes regulate different cellular functions. The student knows the basic principles of cellular metabolism. The student knows the bacic principles of protein analytics.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their most important functions. The student is able to recognise and explain the different classes of biomolecules and knows their functions in cells. The student understands the central principles and mechanisms of the transfer of biological information. The student is able to explain the central metabolic routes and knows their importance for the cells. The student has learnt the general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is able to evaluate their use and bias.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to describe elaborately the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as cell organelles and their functions. The student is able to describe the different reactions, structure and functions of biomolecules and is able to describe their significance for vital functions. The student can explain the principles, mechanisms, and factors affecting to the transfer of biological information. The student knows the central cellular metabolic routes and the factors affecting to them. The student is also able to evaluate their interactions. The student has learnt a good general view of the cellular functions. The student knows the principles of protein analytics, and is comprehensively able to evaluate their use and bias.
Exam schedules
Dates of the in-class exams will be announced later.
Re-exams can be done in Exam-system.
Please note that exams must be passed before the start of the Biochemistry Laboratory Course (beginning in Period 3, January 2023).
Group work and assignments in the course can have an increasing effect on the grade. Analysis method group work is obligatory.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Independent work
Contact and virtual lessons
Group work
Assignments
Exams
Learning materials
Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal: Biochemistry, 9th Edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-96113-5.
Teaching material in Moodle.
Student workload
Contact or virtual lessons 51 hours
Independent studying about 80 hours.
Further information
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry (at least partly completed or course simultaneously ongoing).