Principal Subject in Protein Chemistry
Course content
The course deals with protein structure, function and biological interactions. Topics range from biophysics and biochemistry to cellular functions and interactions of proteins, including enzymes. The purpose of the course is to be able to read, understand, peer reviewing and discuss current research literature on protein chemistry and to write referee reports of research paper or manuscripts. Classes are based on student presentation of papers selected by the students and the teachers together. Students in the audience are expected to have read the presented papers and prepared questions before class and actively participate in the discussion during class. Mandatory assignments include preparation of referee reports of research manuscripts.
MSc Programme in Biochemistry
Knowledge:
The student will have obtained knowledge of specific research
areas including different experimental and theoretical
approaches.
Skills:
Based on original research literature, the student will be able to
explain, evaluate and critically analyse the results, the methods
used and the conclusions drawn and compare with other relevant
literature. In addition, they will be able to present and explain
the background literature for peers.
Competences:
The student can demonstrate a capacity to critically understand
original scientific research papers dealing with subjects in
protein chemistry, including knowledge and understanding of the
specific problem to be analyzed, the experimental set-up, the
methods employed, the experimental results and the conclusions
drawn from these, and discuss this understanding with fellow
students under the guidance of the teacher.
In this phase the students shall primarily have learned to:
- Appreciate the efforts of scientists without an a priory opinion of the scientific subject of the paper
- Demonstrate the ability to ask questions of procedures and conclusions
- To individually prepare referee reports of research manuscripts and review referee reports prepared by fellow students.
The student will be capable of understanding the basis for specific
conclusions in a field and will therefore understand the
consequences of technical or experimental future developments when
they occur.
The teaching takes the form of student colloquia and discussions based on reading of original research articles and data. Individual assignments include preparation of referee reports of research manuscripts and review in groups of referee reports prepared by fellow students.
See Absalon.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
- Type of assessment details
- During the exam the students must produce a referee report of a
research paper (manuscript) not known to the students beforehand.
The course has been selected for ITX exam
See important information about ITX-exams at Study Information, menu point: Exams -> Exam types and rules -> Written on-site exams (ITX) - Exam registration requirements
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To be allowed to the final exam the student must fulfill the following requirements:
1) the student has satisfactorily presented at least two seminars to fellow students during the course
2) has participated actively with relevant questions/comments in at least 80% of the sessions
3) has individually prepared three referee reports and participated in peer reviewing of referee reports. - Aid
- Without aids
As the exam is an ITX-exam, the University will make computers available to students at the exam. Students are therefore not permitted to bring their own computers, tablets, calculators, or mobile phones.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners
- Re-exam
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The same as the ordinary exam.
If the student has not fulfilled the requirements for presentation of at least two seminars, the student can present a seminar of 45 minutes in a subject decided by the teacher.
If the student has not fulfilled the requirements for active participation in at least 80% of the sessions or have not prepared the required number of referee reports and peer reviews, the student must take the course again next year.
Criteria for exam assessment
1) See 'Learning Outcome'
2) Active participation. See 'Type of assessment'.
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 48
- Preparation
- 348
- Study Groups
- 12
- Exam
- 4
- English
- 412
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NBIK20001U
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
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2 blocks
16 weeks - Placement
- Block 1 And Block 2
- Schedulegroup
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A
- Capacity
- 25
The number of seats may be reduced in the late registration period - Studyboard
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Jakob R. Winther (9-6d757a6c71776b687543656c72316e7831676e)
Teacher
Jakob R. Winther, Martin Willemoës, Kaare Teilum, Rasmus Hartmann-Petersen, Birthe Kragelund, Kresten Lindorff-Larsen.
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