Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

• Explain and show in depth understanding of the structure and chemical properties of mono- and disaccharides as well as oligo- and polysaccharides
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrially important carbohydrates including hydrocolloids and their gelation properties
• Explain essential aspects of glycobiology
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the substrate specificity, regio- and anomeric selectivity as well as the function 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

Skills

• Apply and suggest methods of carbohydrate synthesis and modifications to solve problems in industrial processes and applications
• Apply knowledge to evaluate structure in relation to functional properties of carbohydrates
• Carry out calculations on basic carbohydrate chemical concepts
• Perform theoretical analyses of chemical and physical methods in carbohydrate chemistry
• Suggest relevant chemical and enzyme catalysts for chemical reactions in carbohydrate chemistry

Type of instruction

• Lectures
• Theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams