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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
BIOC0209-4  Chemistry of biological macromolecules, including thermodynamics of biological systems

Duration :  70h Th, 40h Pr, 4h Vis. Ind. Pl.
Number of credits :  
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biological SciencesToute l'année10
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecule biologyToute l'année10
Lecturer :  Moreno Galleni, André Matagne
Coordinator :  Moreno Galleni
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
1) Chemical properties of amino acids and of the polypeptide chain
1.1 Nature of the polypeptide chain
1.2 Amino acids
1.3 Detection of aminoacids, peptides and proteins
1.4 Determination of the protein size
1.5 Determination of the aminoacid sequence
1.6 Chemical synthesis of peptides
1.7 Non ribosomal synthesis of peptides
1.8 Post transcription modification of the polypeptide chain
2) Mechanism of protein localization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
3) Interactions affecting the properties of proteins
3.1 Nature of non covalent interactions
3.2 Intramolecular interactions
4) Conformational properties of proteins
4.1 Secondary and ternary structures of proteins
4.2 Spectroscopic properties od proteins in solution
5) Biophysical properties of soluble and membranar properties
6) Protein-ligand interactions
7) Introduction to enzyme catalysis 7.1. General properties of enzymes 7.2 Steady-state kinetics 7.3. Enzyme inhibition
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The first part of the course will be devoted to the structural and chemical properties of proteins. The second part consists in an introduction to enzyme catalysis
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Lectures in genral biochemistry
Thermodynamic and classical physic
Organic chemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
40 h of practical course, dedicated to protein purification and enzyme catalysis
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
30 lessons of 2 hours
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus + power point presentation
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written + oral examination

A minimal note of 8/20 will be requested for the two parts of the course
Organizational remarks :  
none
Contacts :  
Galleni Moreno, Local 3/7, Institut de Chimie , B6. Sart Tilman
Phone: 04/3663549 - Fax:04/3663364 - Email:mgalleni@ulg.ac.be

André Matagne, room 3/1, Chemistry building, B6c.
email: amatagne@ulg.ac.be


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