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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
BIOC0209-6  Chemistry of biological macromolecules

Duration :  20h Th
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in NanotechnologyToute l'année2
Lecturer :  Moreno Galleni, André Matagne
Coordinator :  Moreno Galleni
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
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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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The course will be devoted to the structural and chemical properties of proteins.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Lectures in general biochemistry
Thermodynamic and classical physic
Organic chemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
there are no partical work
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
10 lessons of 2 hours
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus + power point presentation
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam
Contacts :  
Galleni Moreno, room 2/10, Institut de Chimie , B6a. Sart Tilman
Tel:04/3663549 - Fax:04/3663364 - Email:mgalleni@ulg.ac.be


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