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Module BIOCHEMISTRY 1

Module code: BI201
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: BIOLOGY
International: Yes
Coordinator: Dr Emmanuelle Graciet (BIOLOGY)
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This module will have a strong emphasis on proteins, the regulation of their activity and their participation to cellular processes. There will also be a particular focus on essential metabolic pathways, which will be described in detail, but also presented within a physiological context. An effort will be made to present simple experimental evidence for essential concepts. Tutorials will focus on developing problem-solving and analytical skills.

The following topics will be covered:
- Introduction to biochemistry and a brief reminder of important notions related to proteins.
- Enzyme kinetics, including enzyme inhibition and applications for drug design.
- Basic concepts of metabolism and bioenergetics.
- Detailed description of essential metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
- Methods in biochemistry, including protein purification, monitoring enzyme activity, pigment extraction and separation.

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