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Course Catalog 2013-2014
KEB-23326 Biological Macromolecules, 6 cr |
Additional information
The course is suggested for Biotechnology or MSc Programme in Science and Bioengineering students.
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Person responsible
Matti Karp, Ville Santala
Lessons
Study type | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | Summer | Implementations | Lecture times and places |
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Learning Outcomes
After passing the course the student will understand techniques and applications of modern bioanalysis used in molecular and microbial. He/she will learn theory and operation of modern bio-analytical instruments and structure and function of macromolecules.
Content
Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
1. | Outlines of bioanalysis theories | Theories of bioanalysis | |
2. | Basic operation of bioanalytical instruments | Complementary knowledge of operation of bioanalytical instruments | |
3. | Isolation and characterization of nucleic acids, proteins and lipids by analytical tools | ||
4. | Amplification and analysis of structural and functional genes, proteins and biocatalysis, lipids and membrane functions |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The grade will be determined on the basis of an exam, accepted laboratory exercises, written and oral reporting. To pass the course with a grade 1 the student will have to score at least 50 % of the maximum points. A good understanding the core content will suffice to a grade 3. In order to earn a grade 4 or 5 the student will have to have a good or excellent understanding of complementary knowledge.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Partial passing:
Study material
Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Edition, availability, ... | Examination material | Language |
Lecture slides | Biological macromolecules | Ville Santala | Yes | English | |||
Summary of lectures | Biological macromolecules | Ville Santala | Yes | English |
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Correspondence of content
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More precise information per implementation
Implementation | Description | Methods of instruction | Implementation |
Lectures Laboratory assignments Study journal, portfolio and other literary work |
Contact teaching: 50 % Distance learning: 0 % Self-directed learning: 50 % |