Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have fundamental insights into molecules that constitute living organisms
- have fundamental insights into biochemical processes
- master biochemical terminology
- are familiar with the main sources of information related to biochemistry
- understand the importance of biochemistry in regard to bioanalysis

Content

Biochemical processes
Terminology

Location and time

Spring 2024 according to schedule

Materials

Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students, LeClair, R. (2021) Open textbook https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/967
Biochemistry, Stenesh J. (1998) https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3087101
Lectures notes and additional material

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 13.03.2024
Re-examination 03.05.2024 and 13.09.2024

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

Lectures and examination 22 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 59 h

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and mandatory tasks

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Biochemistry

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Biochemistry

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Biochemistry

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Biochemistry

Qualifications

General and inorganic chemistry
Organic chemistry