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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
BIOC0720-1  Structure of biological macromolecules

Duration :  15h Th, 20h Pr, 5h Mon. WS
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Nanotechnology4
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Research Focus, 1st year2
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Teaching Focus, 1st year2
Master en biochimie et biologie moléculaire et cellulaire, à finalité spécialisée en bio-industrie, 1st year2
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Professional Focus in Industrial Biochemistry, 1st year2
Master en biochimie et biologie moléculaire et cellulaire, à finalité spécialisée en bioinformatique et modélisation, 1st year2
Master in Biological Sciences2
Lecturer :  Paulette Charlier
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
The different experimental steps that will lead to the image of a biomolecule using the technique of X-ray diffractionby monocrystal will be described. Three examples illustrating the relations structure-function will be approached, on the basis of research articles describing structural analysis of different proteins illustrating the following 3 families: - proteins controlling the DNA transcription, - serine proteases, - membrane proteins.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
This course gives to the future biochemists the bases necessary to understand the principles of determination of 3D structures by X-ray crystallography in order to enable them to make an objective use of the crystallographic models.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Course of physics of 1st cycle. Basic knowledge in X-ray crystallography and knowledge of the basic principles of the structures of proteins.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
This lecture will be given in a classical form, including the use of a PowerPoint presentation, a chalk and a black board.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Recommended or required readings :  
CD rom including Lectures powerpoint presentations, research articles, PDB files and tutorials will be available. Reference books : - "Crystallography made hook clear: With guide for users for macromolecular models." Scale Rhodos, Academic Press 2000 - "Introduction to Protein Structure" Carl Branden and John Tooze, Garland Publishing 1999 CD roms: - PS ² and Kinemage Supplement to "Introduction to Protein Structure" Carl Branden and John Tooze, Garland Publishing 1999
Assessment methods and criteria :  
A written or oral exam will be organized.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Paulette CHARLIER Institut de Physique, Bât. B5a - 1/41 Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liège Call 00 32 (0)4/366.36.19 Fax 00 32 (0)4/366.49.54 E-mail : Paulette.Charlier@ulg.ac.be


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