Carbohydrate Chemistry
2023/2024
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
Biochemistry (4. semester)Prerequisite for participation in the module
Organic Chemistry (3. 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 |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kulhydratkemi |
| Module code | K-BT-K2-9A |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
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Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Chemistry and Bioscience |
| Department | Department of Chemistry and Bioscience |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
