Molecules of Life
Faculteit | Science and Engineering |
Jaar | 2020/21 |
Vakcode | WBBY047-05 |
Vaknaam | Molecules of Life |
Niveau(s) | propedeuse |
Voertaal | Engels |
Periode | semester II a |
ECTS | 5 |
Rooster | rooster.rug.nl |
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. |
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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 |
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Onderwijsvorm |
Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T)
(LC: 36 hrs, T: 22 hrs) |
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Toetsvorm |
Schriftelijk tentamen (WE)
(WE: 100%: Students must score equal or more than 55 points on the written exam to pass the course.) |
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Vaksoort | bachelor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coördinator | C. Mayer, PhD. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Docent(en) | C. Mayer, PhD. ,dr. W.C. Szymanski | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Verplichte literatuur |
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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. |
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Opmerkingen | This course was registered last year with course code WPLS18016 |
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