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Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules

Course
KEM360
Master’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
100%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Language
English
Duration
-
Part of semester
Quarter 3 to 4

About

In the course Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules, you will learn how you can visualize the cell’s molecular machines and how this can contribute to a better understanding of how the brain works. The course covers experimental techniques that have sufficient resolution to reveal the atomic structure of proteins. Examples are X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electron microscopy.

Teaching

The course includes lectures of experimental specialists, laboratory exercises and own studies of current literature. During the course, you will prepare lectures, design experiments, write laboratory reports and write a short abstract on a topic of your choice.

The course is taught in English.

This course is open to

Exchange students at the Faculty of Science and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.

Entry requirements

The admission requirements are 120 credits within Science, 45 credits of these should be in Chemistry, including KEM060, Biochemistry, 15 credits or equivalent education.

English proficiency

Incoming students should have an English level equivalent of B2 or higher as courses and materials, including presentations and exams, will be in English.

To assess your English level, you can use the self-assessment grid for reference: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference

Application

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