Advanced Module I: "Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry" (12 C, 20 WLH) [M.Bio.118]

Learning outcome / Core skills: Students prove their ability to perform specific biochemical, enzyme catalytical, spectroscopic, thermodynamic and synthetic techniques independently and their ability to record, interpret and present their experimental results in written form.
Acquisation of profound knowledge about current emzyme biological and bio(in)organic problems. Handling of state of the art equipment, critical dealing with current enzyme biology/chemistry topics, detailed analysis of experiments and their presentation. Independent acquisation of professional knowledge from publications.

Examination requirements

• detailled knowledge of chromatographic, cinetic, thermodynamic, spectroscopic and synthetic methods
• ability to utilize these methods in order to answer scientific questions
• knowledge about the research topics in the department

Courses:
Lab course, 7 weeks (20 WLH)

Examination: oral examination (ca. 30 minutes)
Prerequisite for examination: testified protocol in form of a scientific publication ("paper")

Selection options
elective-compulsory

Admission requirements
M.Bio.108 "Enzyme catalysis and biological chemistry"

Recommended previous knowledge
none

Number of repeat examinations permitted
twice

Course frequency
each semester

Duration
1 semester

Language
English

Maximum number of students
6

Workload
360 h (280/80 h, Attendance time/Self-study time)

Person responsible for module
Prof. Dr. Kai Tittmann