Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry (organisk kemi, 3. semester)
Recommended prerequisite: Biochemistry (biokemi, 4. semester)
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
- Introduction to carbohydrate chemistry
- Structure, stability and dynamics
- Glycosides, oligosaccharides
- Hydrocolloids and polysaccharides
- Starch and cyclodextrins
- Industrial processes for sugar, sweetener and biofuel
production
- Methods for analyses and assays
- Organic synthesis
- Health, medicine and nutrition
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who have passed this module must be able to
- Explain and show in depth understanding of the structure and
properties of mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides
- Explain strategies for synthesis and hydrolysis of glycosidic
linkages
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of production processes
and utilization of industrially important carbohydrates including
sugars, oligo –, hydrocolloids and other polysaccharides
- Demonstrate in depth understanding and knowledge of the
substrate specificity and catalytic mechanisms of carbohydrate
active enzymes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the enzymology related to degradation
and modification of plant based biomass including starch, cellulose
and pectin
- Demonstrate knowledge on methods for quantitative and
functional analysis of carbohydrates
- Explain essential aspects of structure and function in
glycobiology
Skills
- Apply knowledge to evaluate structure in relation to functional
properties of carbohydrates including anomeric configuration,
conformation, solubility, crystallization and gelation
- Evaluate results of chemical and physical analysis methods in
carbohydrate chemistry
- Suggest relevant chemical and enzyme catalysts for chemical
reactions in carbohydrate chemistry
- Analyse and evaluate methods for carbohydrate analysis and
assays
Competences
- suggest methods of carbohydrate synthesis and modifications
including catalysts, glycosyl donors and acceptors
- suggest methods for quantification, determination of
composition and functional properties of carbohydrates
- take responsibility for own personal development of knowledge
and skills within the field of carbohydrate chemistry
Type of instruction
- Lectures
- Theoretical exercises
Extent and expected workload
150 hours
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Carbohydrate Chemistry |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |