Biological Chemistry, 15 Credits

Contents

The course gives an introduction to the subject area, biological chemistry, that include the essential chemical processes that are the foundation of life, from molecule to organism. The course also include the basics of fundamentals of chemistry, including organic chemistry. The course is divided in three themes: Medicines of Tomorrow, Modern Forensics, and Diet, Exercise and Health. The different themes discuss present and central matters related to biological chemistry. Each theme includes and introduction to the theory; planning and execution of different experiments; analysis, evaluation and presentation of achieved results. Powerful chemical analysis techniques and statistical methods are introduced and used to challenge outlined hypotheses. The course also includes an introduction to report writing and presentation technique as well as science history and theory.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain fundamental concepts in Biological and basic fundamental chemistry/organic chemistry, science history and science theory
• Explain the theory of basic statistical methods
• Apply chemical laboratory and analysis techniques
• Plan and perform a practical study
• Present laboratory results orally and in writing

Required Knowledge

Form of instruction

Teaching consists of lectures, problem solving sessions, tutorials, demonstrations and laboratory practicals. Attendance is mandatory at all laboratory practicals and laboratory safety sessions.

Examination modes

Examinations are conducted by i) oral and/or written reports of each theme ii) examination of practical laboratory skills iii) a written examination including a) statistics b) fundamentals of chemistry/organic chemistry c) - e) themes 1-3;  Medicines of Tomorrow, Modern Forensics, and Diet, Exercise and Health. For the examination of practical laboratory skills, each section/method will be examined separately so that only failed sections/methods will require re-examination. In the final written exam, each section a)-e) is graded separately so that only failed sections will require re-examination. The final grade is determined when all sections i-iii are graded.
For the written exam, students are given one of the grades Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG) whereas i and ii are graded Pass (3 or G) or Fail (U). To pass the course, all examinations and compulsory modules must be passed. To pass with distinction (VG), all examinations and compulsory modules must be passed and all sections in the written exam a)-e) must be passed with distinction. In the case of absence from any of the compulsory modules of the course, the examiner will decide whether the student will be given compensation assignments or will have to redo the missing parts at a later occasion.
Those who pass the exam are not permitted to re-sit the exam for a higher grade.
A student who has failed a course or part of a course twice is entitled to request appointment of another examiner, unless there are special reasons against it (HF Chap. 6 § 22). Requests for new examiner should be addressed to the Head of the Department of Chemistry.

Deviations from the course syllabus examination form can be made for a student who has a decision on pedagogical support due to disability. Individual adaptation of the examination form should be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form is adapted within the framework of the expected syllabus of the course syllabus. At the request of the student, the course responsible teacher, in consultation with the examiner, must promptly decide on the adapted examination form. The decision must then be communicated to the student.

Other regulations

In the event that the syllabus ceases to apply or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examinations (including the regular examination opportunity) according to the regulations in the syllabus that the student was originally registered on for a period of a maximum of two years from the time that the previous syllabus ceased to apply or that the course ended.