"Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry" (12 C, 14 WLH) [M.Bio.108]

Learning outcome, core skills: Catalytic mechanisms of enzymes, mechanisms of macromolecular complexes, biocatalysis, kinetics und thermodynamics of biochemical reactions, chemical model systems of enzymes, synthesis of biooligomers, synthesis of ligands, ligation techniques, array technologies
Handling of state of the art equipment, critical dealing with current biochemical topics, detailed analysis of experiments and their presentation. Independent acquisation of professional knowledge from publications.


Courses:
1. Lecture: »Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry« (3 WLH),
2. Tutorial: »Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry« (1 WLH),
3. Methods course: »Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry« (10 WLH)

Examination: written examination (90 minutes)
Prerequisite for examination: regular participation in practical course and protocol (max. 20 pages)


Selection options
elective-compulsory

Admission requirements
can't be combined with key competence module M.Bio.158 or M.Bio.168

Recommended previous knowledge
none

Number of repeat examinations permitted
twice

Course frequency
each winter-semester

Duration
1 semester

Language
English

Maximum number of students
20

Workload
360 h (196/164 h, Attendance time /Self-study time)

Person responsible for module
Prof. Dr. Kai Tittmann