Molecules of Life

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Molecules of Life
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) Identify different types of molecules, biomolecules (e.g. proteins, peptides, lipids), and functional groups. 2) Draw the structures and resonance structures of simple molecules. 3) Evaluate differences in properties (e.g. reactivity, stability) of molecules on the basis of their structure. 4) Identify intra- and intermolecular interactions in molecules and biomolecules. 5) Explain the mechanisms of simple (bio)chemical and (bio)catalyzed reactions. 6) Illustrate the concepts of reaction order, reaction rate and coordinate diagrams. 7) Describe the kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions in a qualitative and quantitative.
Omschrijving	The basic concepts and knowledge on the topic of (organic) chemistry and biochemistry is covered. This lecture is aimed at supporting other molecular-oriented courses and as a preparation for the lectures in bio-organic chemistry and metabolism. The following topics are discussed: 1) Molecular structure and bonding 2) Representation of molecular structures 3) Primary, secondary and tertiary structures of proteins 4) Introduction to reactivity and enzymatic reactions 5) Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics 6) Substitution reactions 7) Reactions of carbonyl groups
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T) (LC: 36 hrs, T: 22 hrs)
Toetsvorm	Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (WE: 100%: Students must score equal or more than 55 points on the written exam to pass the course.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	C. Mayer, PhD.
Docent(en)	C. Mayer, PhD. ,dr. W.C. Szymanski
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Biochemistry (9th ed., 2015) Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto 9781319153939 Organic Chemistry, Global Edition, 8/E Pearson Prentice Hall Paula Yurkanis Bruice 9781292160344
Entreevoorwaarden	With a focus on the structure and reactivity of molecules, this course is the first one of its kind in the curriculum and does not assume prior knowledge in this respect from other courses in the programme. However, introductory courses in Microbiology and Basic Cell and Molecular Biology should provide a sound foundation of the existence of molecules and their importance in metabolism. PLEASE NOTE Biology and Life Science & Technology (old curriculum) course units are only accessible for students of those degree programmes. Students from other degree programmes who would like to participate in Biology course units are obliged to contact one of the academic advisors before registration. After this contact, students have to request admission from the Board of Examiners Biology/Life Science & Technology. Failing to follow this procedure results in immediate unenrollment without prior notification.
Opmerkingen	This course was registered last year with course code WPLS18016
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Biology - Year 1 1 semester II a verplicht BN/BMS/ML BSc Biology: major Behaviour and Neurosciences 1 semester II a verplicht BSc Biology: major Biomedical Sciences 1 semester II a verplicht BSc Biology: major Integrative Biology  (Semester 2, BN/BMS/ML route) 1 semester II a verplicht BSc Biology: major Molecular Life Sciences 1 semester II a verplicht BSc Biomedical Engineering 1 semester II a verplicht