Biochemistry

Theoretical Part: This course is mainly addressing the biological molecules of all kinds, their biosynthesis, and their biodegradation. Taking into consideration also the bioprocesses they are involved in with their regulation mechanisms. All molecules shall be introduced, then an overview of bioenergetics in the molecule folding process, after that each molecule type (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids) shall be studied in detail to explain its synthesis and degradation. In the end two vital energy-producing/storing bioprocesses shall be tackled which are respiration and photosynthesis. Practical Part: This practical course is concerned with the qualitative and quantitative determination of different types of biomolecules, the separation of those molecules, as well as biological reaction monitoring.