Biomolecular Design, 6 credits

Biomolekylär design, 6 hp

NKED82

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2023.

Main field of study

Chemical Biology Chemistry

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Peter Konradsson

Director of studies or equivalent

Magdalena Svensson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CKEB Chemical Biology (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish/English Linköping, Valla E
6CKEB Chemical Biology (Protein Science and Technology) 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish/English Linköping, Valla C/E
6MKOS Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Master's programme 2 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish/English Linköping, Valla C
6MPRO Protein Science, Master's programme (External) 2 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish/English Linköping, Valla C
6MPRO Protein Science, Master's programme (Internal) 2 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish/English Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Chemical Biology, Chemistry

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Protein Science, Master's programme
  • Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Master's programme
  • Chemical Biology

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Gene Technology, Protein Science

Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student will:

  • possess an extensive knowledge of the methods used in the modern design of biomolecules and biomimetics.
  • master the concepts, methods and theories used in biomolecular design.
  • be able to communicate problems, methods and results in the field.
  • be able to discuss issues related to sustainable development and ethics from a biomolecular perspective. 

Course content

The course covers, design-synthesis function of biomolecules and biomolecular systems. Examples of areas addressed in the course are synthetic receptors, combinatorial chemistry, chemical libraries, supramolecular chemistry, synkinetik, self-organized systems (self-assembly), self assemled monolayers, medicinal natural products, anti-freezing surfaces, artificial cell membranes, nano-chemistry to medical applications, catalytic peptides, conjugated derivatiserade oliotiofener as conformation-sensitive probes, for example,Protein folding. 

Teaching and working methods

Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars. All classes are mandatory. The students oppose on each other at the oral presentation.

Examination

PRA2Project, written presentation3 creditsU, G
PRA1Project, oral presentation3 creditsU, G
Grades given are pass or fail.

Grades

Two-grade scale, U, G

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magdalena Svensson

Examiner

Peter Konradsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Articles

Code Name Scope Grading scale
PRA2 Project, written presentation 3 credits U, G
PRA1 Project, oral presentation 3 credits U, G
Grades given are pass or fail.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Articles

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X
X

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X
X
PRA1
PRA2

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X
PRA1
PRA2

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X
X

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X
PRA1
PRA2

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X
PRA1
PRA2

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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