Biochemistry
Course code
MLK6013.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Biokeemia
Course title in English
Biochemistry
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Aivar Lõokene (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To give knowledge about main biochemical processes in living organisms. Forms a basis for further studies of biological subjects.
Brief description of the course
Biochemistry is a general subject which deals with molecular basis of life. Chemical foundations. Bioenergetics and metabolism. Biological oxidation. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids. Main metabolic pathways. Integration of metabolism. Genetic information. Introduction to neurochemistry.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has basic knowledge of biochemistry;
- can explain and analyze the general principles of metabolism and energy; - knows the main metabolic pathways and the relationships between them;
- can solve simpler problems in selected biochemistry-related fields and critically evaluate the results;
- applies relevant and up-to-date methods to solve problems related to biochemistry, both independently and in groups.
- has basic knowledge of biochemistry;
- can explain and analyze the general principles of metabolism and energy; - knows the main metabolic pathways and the relationships between them;
- can solve simpler problems in selected biochemistry-related fields and critically evaluate the results;
- applies relevant and up-to-date methods to solve problems related to biochemistry, both independently and in groups.
Teacher
Aivar Lõokene PhD
Prerequisite course 1
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