Principles of structural organization of biological molecules

Course: BIOLOGY (Master) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Principles of structural organization of biological molecules
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
PP02. Use libraries, information databases, Internet resources to search for the necessary information. PP04. Solve complex problems in the field of biology, generate and evaluate ideas. PP08. To apply during research knowledge of the peculiarities of the development of modern biological science, the basic methodological principles of scientific research, methodological and methodological tools for conducting research in specialization. PP18. Model objects and processes in living organisms and their components using mathematical methods and information technology. PR 19. Solve scientific-theoretical, research and applied problems of biology by appropriate methods.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of OP "Bachelor" courses. 2. Ability to independently use computers and databases, work with scientific literature. 3. Possession of basic skills of systems analysis.
Course content
The course is devoted to the basic principles of structural organization and functioning of biological macromolecules - nucleic acids and proteins. The structure and conformational mobility of biopolymers are considered. mechanisms of stabilization of their spatial structure, electrostatic, hydrophobic and other non-covalent interactions in biopolymers, principles of modern methods of research of biopolymers.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. s. Леск, А.М. Introduction to protein architecture: the structural biology of proteins. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. 2. Sivolob AV Molecular biology. - Kyiv: Publishing and Printing Center "Kyiv University", 2008, 384 p. 3. Sivolob AV DNA physics. - Kyiv: Publishing and Printing Center “KYIV University ”, 2011, 335 e. 4. Bloomfield V.A., Crothers D.M „Tinoco I, Nucleic acids: structures, properties and functions. - Sausalito, CA. USA: University Science Books. 2000
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, seminars, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Modular control work. 2. Modular control, work 3. Practical works, presentations, reports, additions. - final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Andrei Volodymyrovych Sivolob
Department of General and Medical Genetics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of General and Medical Genetics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center