Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules
About
In the course Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules, you will learn how you can visualize the cell’s molecular machines and how this can contribute to a better understanding of how the brain works. The course covers experimental techniques that have sufficient resolution to reveal the atomic structure of proteins. Examples are X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electron microscopy.
Teaching
The course includes lectures of experimental specialists, laboratory exercises and own studies of current literature. During the course, you will prepare lectures, design experiments, write laboratory reports and write a short abstract on a topic of your choice.
The course is taught in English.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
The admission requirements are 120 credits within Science, 45 credits of these should be in Chemistry, including KEM060, Biochemistry, 15 credits or equivalent education.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
The course can be included in the following programmes:
- Bachelor’s programme in Chemistry (N1KEM)
- Bachelor’s programme in Medicinal Chemistry (N1MLK)
- Master's programme in Chemistry (N2KEM)
- Master's programme in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry (N2KEL)
- Master's programme in Chemistry and learning (N2KOL)
- Master's programme in Biology (N2BIO)
- Master's programme in Molecular Biology (N2MBI)
The course can also be applied for as a stand-alone course.
This course will give you relevant expertise in the area of biotechnology. The course prepares you for work in the pharmaceutical industry, in biotechnology companies, in regulatory bodies, etc.
Facilities
The course is given on Campus Medicinareberget.
