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Course code: NBSS10147o11
Semester: 2011/2012 winter
Name: Basic of biotransformations
Major: Biotechnology
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 5
ECTS points: 4
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Teresa Kołek, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: On completion of the course the student has elementary knowledge about enzyme activity, mechanisms of the most useful enzymatic reactions, their technological applications alongside with the methods of control and isolation of products.

Competences: On completion of the course the student has elementary knowledge about enzyme activity, mechanisms of the most useful enzymatic reactions, their technological applications alongside with the methods of control and isolation of products

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology

Course content: Enzymatic reactions, the mechanisms of: hydrolytic reactions, reduction of carbonyl group, hydroxylation reactions, β-oxidation; pro and cons of enzymatic reactions. Applications of biocatalysts to organic synthesis, especially in food industry.

Recommended literature: 1. Teresa Kołek, Biotransformacje, Wydawnictwo Akademii Rolniczej, Wrocław, 2005; 2. Teresa Kołek, Agnieszka Bartmańska, Podstawy biotransformacji, Wydawnictwo Akademii Rolniczej, Wrocław, 2005; 3. Biotransformations in organic chemistry, Faber K., Springer-Verlang, Berlin, Heidenberg 2000; 4. Organic synthesis with oxidative enzymes, Holland H. L., VCH Publishers New York, 1992; 5. Biotechnology Vol. 6a, editor Kieslich K., Verlag. Chemie, Weinhei 1984.

Assessment methods: Passing grades of laboratory course and written exam, the minimal level of knowledge required to pass the course is 60%.

Comment: The course in English will be avaliable if minimum of 6 students sign up for a group. If less than 6 students will sign up for the group the course will be avaliable in Polish with the possibility of individual support in English.