Fundamentals of enzymatic kinetics

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) PART-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Fundamentals of enzymatic kinetics
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
10 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR03. Use theories and laws of mathematics, physics, chemistry and other sciences to solve problems of modern biology. PR04. Understand the basic terms, concepts, principles, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the boundaries of subject areas. PR08. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental biological processes, structure and functions of living organisms. PR15. Apply in professional activities methods for determining the structural and functional characteristics of biological systems at different levels of the organization. PR16. Choose methods, algorithms for planning and conducting field, laboratory, clinical and laboratory research, including mathematical methods and software for research, processing and presentation of results. PR17. Through self-study to master new knowledge and modern methods of experimental research to solve problems of biology.
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of scientific-theoretical and practical material of academic disciplines: "Chemistry", "Bioorganic Chemistry", "Molecular Biology", "Biochemistry", "Biophysics". 2. Be able to independently apply knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, etc. disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work, work with scientific and methodological literature. 3. Have basic skills in working with materials and equipment used in biological laboratories.
Course content
The discipline is devoted to the study of patterns of time, speed and mechanisms of chemical reactions. The main issues concerning the identification and characteristics of various enzymatic and transport processes, the kinetics of metabolic transformations are considered. Knowledge of the importance of quantitative interpretation of experimental results in biophysics and biochemistry, the importance of mathematical description of biochemical processes.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Kosterin S.O. Inhibition coefficient I50 and its use in physical and chemical biology. Ukrainian biochemical journal. T.71, No. 2, 1999, S. 100-103.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1 - PH 1.1-1.5 (remotely) - 40 points / 20 points 2. Modular test work 2 - PH 2.1-2.5 - 40 points / 20 points 3. Presentation, report PH 2.1-3.1 - 20 points / 10 points Final assessment: in the form of a credit
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Sergii Oleksiyovych Kosterin
Department of Biophysics and Medical Informatics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Biophysics and Medical Informatics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center