Biochemical Methods for Studying Bioactive Compounds
| Title | Βιοχημικές Μέθοδοι Μελέτης Βιοδραστικών Ενώσεων / Biochemical Methods for Studying Bioactive Compounds |
| Code | Μ10Ε23 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024066 |
Programme of Study: PMS "Sýnthesī, Fysiká Proïónta kai Sýnchrones Efarmogés
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sýnthesī, Fysiká Proïónta kai Sýnchrones Efarmogés | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600252053
|
Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
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/1/600252053
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
During the course students are expected to:
1) Become familiar with the basic techniques of research in Biochemistry
2) Become familiar with methods of Molecular and Cell Biology
3) Embed methods like a) RT-PCR, b) SDS-electrophoresis protein analysis, c) Western Blotting analysis of proteins, d) immunofluorescence detection of subcellural proteins
4) Become familiar with cell cultures of bacteria and eukaryotes
5) Understand the ways of interaction of small molecules with DNA
6) Learn methods of estimation of cell viability
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Techniques of Biochemistry. Techniques of Molecular and Cell Biology like cell cultures of bacteria and eukaryotes, interaction of small molecules with DNA and estimation of cell viability, RT-PCR, SDS-electrophoresis protein analysis, Western Blotting analysis of proteins, immunofluorescence detection of subcellural proteins. Selected examples of studies of bioactive compounds with the above techniques.
Keywords
Techniques of Biochemistry, Techniques of Molecular and Cell Biology, Selected examples of studies of bioactive compounds
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) Communication with the students via email and e-learning
2) Accreditations of the course electronically via ΜΟ.ΔΙ.Π.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 208 | 8.3 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 250 | 10 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Reviews from the current bibliography
Notes-Slide presentations
Additional bibliography for study
Case by case basis special bibliography
Last Update
30-12-2024
