NKEK14015U The Chemistry of Metal Ions in Biological Systems
The central purpose is to illustrate how metal ions are
essential for life. Their function can range from the simple charge
balance and structural role to the complex roles in which they
transfer electrons, break bonds, make bonds or control biochemical
reactions.
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The objective of this course is to give the students a
thorough introduction to the function of metal ions in biological
systems and make the students able to analyze the structure and
function of metal ion containing biomolecules.
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Bertini, Gray, Stiefel & Valentine Biological Inorganic Chemistry – Structure & Reactivity, University Science Books, USA, 2007 + notes and articles. |
Course in chemistry like: General Chemistry for Life Sciences( LKEA10108)
Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences- LKEA10109, Basic inorganic and biological chemistry.
Courses in biochemistry like Biochemistry 1 - LKEB10077, Chemistry of Macromolecules, Cofactors and Metal Ions in Biological Systems - LKEF10083 is a suggested prerequisite.
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 15
- Exam
- 1
- Lectures
- 30
- Preparation
- 105
- Project work
- 40
- Theory exercises
- 15
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentOral examination, 30 min. under invigilationEvaluation of project report made throughout the course with individual oral presentation and examination with preparation (30 min.).
- Exam registration requirements
- Presentation and critique of an article in journal club sessions. Delivery of an individual project report prior to the final examination.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
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Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NKEK14015U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- C (Mon 13-17 + Wednes 8-17)
- Course capacity
- No admission restriction
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Biomolecular Sciences and Technology
Contracting departments
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Pharmacy
Course responsibles
- Morten Jannik Bjerrum (4-6f71646c42656a676f306d7730666d)
Lecturers
Morten Jannik Bjerrum
Peter Waaben Thulstrup
Lars Bo Stegeager Hemmingsen