The Chemistry of Metal Ions in Biological Systems
Course content
This course deals with the chemical reactivity and function of
metal ions in biological systems. This field of research (also
called bioinorganic chemistry or biological inorganic chemistry) is
a interdisciplinary field, which has connections to biochemistry,
inorganic chemistry, biology, biophysics and pharmacology. The
central purpose is to illustrate how metal ions are essential for
life. Their function may 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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MSc Programme in Biochemistry
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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Lectures, individual work on a project with the possibility of study groups, presentation and discussion of articles, instrument demonstrations, and theoretical exercises.
A textbook on the topic could be: Bertini, Gray, Stiefel & Valentine Biological Inorganic Chemistry – Structure & Reactivity, University Science Books, USA + notes and articles. See Absalon for detailed information on the textbook. |
Basic courses in chemistry and biochemistry at the respective
faculties.
Course in chemistry like: General Chemistry for Life Sciences,
Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences.
Course in biochemistry like: Biochemistry 1 or Chemistry of
Macromolecules, Cofactors and Metal Ions in Biological Systems.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is
recommended.
The course is an inter-faculty course with teachers from SUND(1 week), SCIENCE(6 week). One week will be reserved for project work. Teaching will be on Frederiksberg and Nørre Campus
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Oral examination, 30 min.The oral examination (with 30 min. preparation) includes a presentation of the written report.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assessment
See Learning Outcome
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 30
- Class Instruction
- 15
- Preparation
- 100
- Theory exercises
- 15
- Project work
- 45
- Exam
- 1
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NKEK14015U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
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1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedulegroup
-
C
- Capacity
- No admission restriction
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Pharmacy
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Morten Jannik Bjerrum (4-7072656d43666b6870316e7831676e)
Teacher
Morten Jannik Bjerrum
Peter Waaben Thulstrup
Lars Bo Stegeager Hemmingsen
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