Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The course deals with the following subjects:
Evolution, structure, dynamics, stability, folding and degradation of proteins. Relationships between structure and catalytic properties of enzymes as studied by site-directed mutagenesis. Translocation of proteins through membranes to various organelles. Membrane proteins, membrane transport and cellular signals, receptors. Cytoskeletal and contractile proteins. Immunoglobulins and other proteins of the immune system. DNA-binding proteins and viruses.
Compulsory laboratory experiments and computer analysis are included in the course.
Required Knowledge
Biochemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE075), or the equivalent.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
Literature
Valid from:
2007 week 27
Introduction to protein structure Brändén Carl-Ivar, Tooze John 2. ed. : New York : Garland : cop. 1999 : xiv, 410 s. : ISBN: 0-8153-2304-2 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
