KE546: Bioorganic chemistry
The Study Board for Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N530039102, N530039112
Assessment: Second examiner: External, Second examiner
Grading: 7-point grading scale, Pass/Fail
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N530039101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 15-03-2021
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Academic preconditions. Students taking the course are expected to:
- Have knowledge of molecular structure and properties
- Are familiar with basic classes of organic molecules
- Be able to propose mechanisms of organic reactions
Course introduction
This course is aimed at providing a comprehensive view on organic chemistry of biomolecules in living organisms. The course focuses on chemical synthesis of carbohydrates, peptides, proteins, nucleotides and lipids, and describes the role of cofactors and metabolic pathways in synthesis of biologically important molecules.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the course KE505, and gives an academic basis for studying Advanced organic synthesis and Medicinal chemistry, that are part of the degree.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give the competence to explain structure and function of biomolecules
- Give skills to design and synthesise molecules of biological importance
- Give knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry in living organisms
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- recognize and design synthetic strategies for preparation of biomolecules
- apply protecting groups in organic chemistry
- design how to introduce selective modifications into biomolecules
- understand the link between molecular structure and function of biomolecules
- suggest basic mechanistic descriptions of various organic reactions in living organisms
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Carbohydrates
- Amino acids, peptides and proteins
- Catalysis
- Coenzymes
- Metabolic pathways
- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
Literature
P. Bruice, Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition.
See Itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
See Itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element b)
Timing
January
Tests
Written exam
EKA
N530039102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Name
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
4 hours
Examination aids
All common aids are allowed e.g. books, notes, computer programmes which do not use internet etc.
Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may visit the course site in itslearning to open system "DE-Digital Exam". If you wish to use course materials from itslearning, you must download the materials to your computer the day before the exam. During the exam you cannot be sure that all course materials is accessible in itslearning.
ECTS value
4
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Mandatory assignments
EKA
N530039112
Assessment
Second examiner
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course.
ECTS value
1
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
- Intro phase: 22 hours
- Skills training phase: 22 hours, hereof tutorials: 22 hours
Activities during the study phase:
- Solution of weekly assignments in order to discuss these in the exercise sections.
- Self study of various parts of the course material.
- Reflection upon the intro and training sections.