Enzymology
| Title | ΕΝΖΥΜΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Enzymology |
| Code | Κ315 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001160 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma CΗīmeías (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 78
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEŌRĪTIKĪ CΗĪMEIA KAI CΗĪMIKĪ EKPAIDEUSĪ | Optional Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ ANALYSĪ-PERIVALLON-ĪLEKTROCΗĪMEIA | Optional Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ SYNTHESĪ-VIOCΗĪMEIA KAI VIOEFARMOGES | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ TECΗNOLOGIA KAI VIOMĪCΗANIKĪ CΗĪMEIA | Optional Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600188358
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600188358
- eLearning:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Υ15 Biochemistry I
- Υ17 Biochemistry II
- Β05 General Biology
- ΟΙΝ060 VIOCΗĪMEIA
General Prerequisites
Knowledge of Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- Be familiar with enzyme purification techniques
- Be familiar with the mechanisms of action of enzymes as well as possible molecules that can be used to inhibit them.
- To report applications of kinetics and inhibition of enzymatic reactions
-To know how they are allosterically regulated in the body with important examples
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Νomenclature and Classification of Enzymes: Structure and role of enzymes-Criteria of enzymatic reactions – Quantitative determination of enzymes-Selection of method for detection of enzymatic activity-Sources of enzymes-Methods of extraction and purification of enzymes-Mechanisms of enzymatic reactions-Reactions of oxidoreduction-
Reactions of groups transfer-Hydrolytic and non hydrolytic reactions-Synthetic reactions-Kinetics of enzymatic reactions-Constants of Michaelis Menten rections-Factors affecting enzymatic reactions-Enzymatic reactions with many substrates-Active site of enzymes-Enzymes Inhibitors-Activators-Allosteric phenomenon and biological significance-Stereoselectivity of enzymes-Enzymes activity and post-translational modification of enzymes- Regulation of enzymes biosynthesis in bacteria and animal cells. Enzymes activity in non-conventional media
Keywords
enzymes, enzymatic reactions, kinetics, allosteric phenomena
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 22 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 61 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination at the end of the semester
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1α. Ενζυμολογία: Ι.Γ. Γεωργάτσος- Τ.Α. Γιουψάνης- Δ.Α. Κυριακίδης
(Εκδόσεις: Ζήτη), Θεσσαλονίκη, 2001.
1β. Εργαστηριακές Ασκήσεις Ενζυμολογίας: (Εκδόσεις: Ζήτη), Θεσσαλονίκη,.
2. Ενζυμολογία: Ι. Κλώνης (Γεωπονικό Παν/μιο Αθηνών-Εκδόσεις: Κρήτης, Αθήνα: ΄Εμβρυο, 2007.
Additional bibliography for study
Μηχανική Βιοδιεργασιών-Βασικές έννοιες: Michael L. Shuler/Fikret Kargi. Παν/κές Εκδόσεις ΕΜΠ, Αθήνα 2005.
Last Update
05-05-2022
