Biophysical chemistry

Course: Chemistry (Master)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Biophysical chemistry
Code
ВБ.5.05
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
P01. Know the place of biophysical chemistry in the system of natural sciences. P02. To know the classification and systematics and peculiarities of the structure of biomolecules and biopolymers. P03. To know the main biochemical functions of biomolecules and membranes, mechanisms of reactions and processes involving them. P05. To be able to carry out kinetic analysis of enzymatic reactions and processes of inhibition of enzymatic activity. P06. Be able to visualize the structure of proteins and analyze the features of the structure of active centers using protein databases and special computer programs. P09. Be able to independently record, interpret and reproduce the results of an experiment.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Have basic knowledge of general chemistry. 2. Know the program material of the basic courses of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry at the undergraduate level. 3. Know the program material of special courses of chemical kinetics and theoretical electrochemistry at the undergraduate level. 4. To have the basics of knowledge in the chemistry of natural compounds and mechanisms of inorganic and organic reactions at the level of the program of the basic courses of organic and physical chemistry of the bachelor's degree.
Course content
As part of the "Biophysical Chemistry" course, the basic principles of applying physicochemical approaches to describe the structure and properties of biomolecules, as well as the physicochemical foundations of biological processes, are studied. Issues of enzymatic kinetics, inhibition and regulation of enzymatic activity, mechanisms of chemical reactions, transport processes and processes of electron transfer involving biomolecules and biological membranes, thermodynamics of biochemical processes are considered.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. D.L. Nelson, M.M. Cox. Lehninger. Principles of Biochemistry. W.H. Freeman; Seventh edition, 2017.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Laboratory works
Assessment methods and criteria
Maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during the final assessment: 20 points / 12 points. The maximum/minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student: 100 points / 60 points, namely: 1. Modular test #1: 15/4 points. 2. Modular test #2: 15/4 points. 3. Laboratory works 14/6 points. 4. Oral examinations (colloquium) 12/4 points 5. Assessment of independent work: 4/2 points. The maximum/minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during the final assessment: 40 points / 24 points
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Igor Olegovitch Fritsky
Physical Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Physical Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry