Course

Protein Design (BIO580)

Facts

Course code BIO580

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

Time table View course schedule

Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

Protein Biochemistry is one of the rapidly expanding areas in the biological sciences today. This course teaches about the structure and function of proteins and provides training in selected laboratory methods and technologies in protein biochemistry.

Content

The focus of this course is on the structure and function of proteins. You learn about biological, biochemical, and biophysical tools to investigate the structural and enzymatic properties of proteins. You use protein databases, and software to work with proteins in 3D. You work out the scientific concepts and principles with which you can investigate proteins and their biochemical reactions in an experiment. You learn to set up and work with laboratory protocols, create meaningful data, and interpret your results.

Learning outcome

Know how the structure and function of proteins are formed. Know how the structure and function of a protein can be analyzed. Know scientific concepts and principles applied in protein research. Know key instruments for protein analysis and how to apply them in daily laboratory work. Know which type of data are generated in an experiment and how to interpret the result.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Written exam and folder evaluation

Weight 1/1

Marks Letter grades

Withdrawal deadline 20.11.2025

Written exam

Weight 2/3

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations

Withdrawal deadline 20.11.2025

Exam date 04.12.2025

Folder evaluation

Weight 1/3

Marks Letter grades

Withdrawal deadline 02.11.2025

The exam is digital and a combination of multiple choice questions and questions.

The folder consists of lab reports based on practical exercises in the laboratory. The lab reports must be submitted within one week of the last exercise, with any necessary corrections.

The course has an ongoing assessment. All parts must be passed to achieve an overall grade in the course. No re-sit opportunities are offered on the laboratory reports. If a student wishes to redo the lab, this can be done the next time the course is taught.

Coursework requirements

Laboratory training, Attendance

Four compulsory assignments, and one presentation must be completed and approved within given deadlines. All assignments must be approved by the teacher no later than three weeks before the exam in order to gain access to the exam.

1 day of lab exercises per week for a total of 5 weeks. Laboratory exercises must be completed at the given times and in the assigned groups as announced on Canvas. In case of valid absence due to illness or other reasons, you must notify the teacher/lab personnel as early as possible. In some cases it may be possible to do the lab assignments at a later date, but this must be agreed upon with the teachers and is not guaranteed.

Personal attendance is required for at least 80% of the lectures, which must be approved before the student is admitted to the exam

Method of work

4 hours lectures per week, 5 weeks of compulsory lab exercises.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Protein Biochemistry (BIO540_1) , Protein Design (BIO580_1) 10
Protein Design (BIO580_1) , Protein Biochemistry (MBI140_2) 10
Protein Biochemistry (BIO540_1) , Protein Design (BIO580_1) , Protein Biochemistry (MBI140_2) 25

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Biological Chemistry
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Course coordinator:
Lutz Andreas Eichacker
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Eli Drange Vee
Head of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre
Course coordinator:
Daniela Maria Pampanin
Study Program Director:
Daniela Maria Pampanin
Course teacher:
Klevia Dishnica

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1