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MBV1030 - General biochemistry

Course content

The fundamentals and concepts of biochemistry will be presented, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Central metabolic pathways, synthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins in addition to regulation of gene activity are also covered.

Learning outcomes

The course will provide a general knowledge of the most important biomolecules, cellular reaction pathways and maintenance and expression of genetic information .

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

One of these:

• Mathematics R1
• Mathematics (S1+S2)

And and in addition one of these:

• Mathematics (R1+R2)
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

KJM1011 - Organic Chemistry 1 og MBV1010 - Cell biology and genetics

Overlap

The course overlaps 4 ECTS credits with KJM2200.

Teaching

Lectures, 42 h, classes, 24 hours, least 12 hours obligatory. Two projects have to be handed in. The projects must be approved in order for the students to be eligible for the final exam.

Exam information

Final written exam, 3 hours, in December. Allowed examination aids: Calculator. Letter grades (A-F).

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. More information about new examination can be found on the faculty's site.

Other information

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