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n.BA.BT.PrOCB.21HS (Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical 1)
Module: Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical 1
This information was generated on: 26 April 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.PrOCB.21HS
Title
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical 1
Credits
3
Description
Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2023
Study Programme
Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable
RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type
X
Compulsory Module
Elective Module
Optional Module
Planned Semester
2nd Semester
Module Coordinator
Marc Bornand
Telephone / E-Mail
+41 (0)58 934 55 16 /
marc.bornand@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
Depending on student numbers further internal lecturers
Entrance Requirements
General Chemistry Practical
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Students will:
learn about common practices in the chemistry laboratory and be able to implement applicable safety rules.
be able to handle the chemicals properly and responsibly and inform themselves about possible hazards in advance (H&P phrases).
be able to plan and execute of tasks independently.
be able to calculate experimental values (sample mass, amount of substance, molar mass, concentration, yield, titer, volume...)
be able to properly handle and operate simple equipment and apparatus in the chemistry laboratory.
learn how to record and document the results of their experiments (laboratory notebook, experimental protocol).
Module Content
Practical organic chemistry and biochemistry experiments
Determining and detecting biotechnologically relevant organic compounds, such as sugar starch functional group Characterising s and elemental analysis (C,H,N)
Important reaction mechanisms, such as substitution and elimination
Important organic synthesis reactions, e.g. aldol condensation, dipeptide synthesis
Product analysis using wet chemical methods and HPLC
Determining and detection of biotechnologically relevant organic compounds such as sugar starch
Nitrogen determination using the Kjeldahl method
Quantitative analysis: colorimetric protein determination methods
Qualitative analysis, SDS-PAGE, (Western Blot)
Follow-up Modules
3rd semester: Molecular Biology 1 and Biochemistry 2 Practical
4th semester: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Practical
Methods of Instruction
Discussion of the experiments in a preparatory lesson and subsequent guided, independent work in the laboratory.
Digital Resources
Materials relating to experiments, preparation questions and theory materials will be provided as pdfs via Moodle.
The 3D Chemistry app for organic substances is used to visualise structures.
A 360° virtual tour of protein determination methods will be provided
Moodle peer review for digital lab journals
Lesson Structure / Workload
Contact Hours
-
Guided Self-Study
56
Independent Self-Study
34
Total Workload
90
Classroom Attendance
Yes: Compulsory attendance and compulsory submission of laboratory reports (lab reports which are not up to standard may be revised once only). Missed practicals can be completed on specific dates in the following weeks if this is organisationally possible and only if a valid reason is provided. Unexcused missed laboratory experiments will lead to exclusion and repetition of the entire module during the following year.
Assessment
Coursework (100%)
The topics covered in this module are relevant to the written exam in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 1.
Language of Instruction
German
Comments
The Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical module is part of the Practicals 2 module group.
Note
Additional available versions:
1.0 start 01 August 2021
Course: Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical 1
No.
n.BA.BT.PrOCB.21HS.P
Title
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Practical 1
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 26 April 2024.