Biochemistry and Biomolecular Science

After the course the students will have the following learning outcome defined as knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

• Have broad knowledge about basic structures, properties and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, as well as energy metabolism in cells;
• Basic knowledge about DNA replication, DNA repair, transcription of RNA, RNA splicing and processing, and mRNA translation;
• Know the basic principles for signal translation and gene regulation
• Know the principles of methods for protein purification and protein analysis;
• Have a basic knowledge about the virus, bacteria, protists, microalgae, their biological structure and evolution.
• Know the basic methods for cultivation of microbes and microalgae.
• Have a basic knowledge of molecular and microbial biotechnology;
• Basic knowledge on bioinformatics and biostatistics use in biotechnic processes, and data handling

Skills

• Can apply simple scientific knowledge to solve biotechnology problems within the topics taught
• Can apply selected basic molecular biology methods covering gene technology, protein expression and purification, and cell culture work;
• Is able to carry out an independent research project under guidance of supervision;
• Will develop good skills to present and discuss quantitative data and to master basic statistical tools;

General competence

• Have insight in chemical and biochemical questions relevant for biotechnology;
• Can plan and perform theoretical group work and practical laboratory exercises together with fellow students;
• Know the relevant safety rules when performing experimental work.
• Can read relevant literature and apply this knowledge in reasoning and in the formulation of new ideas within the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology.