Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained from the modules Organic Chemistry and Microbiology on the 3rd Semester and Protein Physics on the 4th semester.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must know and understand the basic biochemical concept and processes in the cell
• Must understand how pathways are connected and regulated
• Must know and understand basic techniques used to synthesize, purify, and characterize proteins
• Must understand the basic nanostructure forming processes in the cell
• Must have knowledge about communication and transport between inside and outside of cells

Skills

• Must be able to understand interconnections of pathways and their relevance in cellular processes
• Must be able to apply the techniques to novel problems
• Must be able to understand biochemical and biological principles and regulations of cells
• Must be able to apply knowledge in order to explain some health problems based on their biochemistry

Competences

• Must have a deeper understanding of biochemical principles and biological nanostructures
• Must be able to understand and apply the knowledge to real problems
• Must be able to reflect over biochemical concepts and processes in order to design and understand biological nanostructures

Type of instruction

Lectures with problems.

Extent and expected workload

This is a 5 ECTS course module and the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Kemi af biologiske nanostrukturer
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​Studieadministration/​