Application of Enzymes in Organic Synthesis 1200-2MON7Z

The lecture covers the following topics:
- general information concerning of enzymes,
- classification of enzymes,
- enzyme kinetics,
- pros and cons of biocatalysis,
- organic synthesis catalysed by oxyreductases, lyases, isomerases, hydrolases, transferases and ligases,
- biocatalysis in organic solvents.

Course coordinators

Iwona Marczak

Type of course

elective monographs

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student before starting the course should: - demonstrate knowledge of the basics of knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and biochemistry, - demonstrate the ability to search and use textbook literature.

Learning outcomes

After the completion of the course the following tasks should accomplished:
- enzymes as catalysts,
- kinetics of enzymatic reactions,
- classicication of enzymes,
- general knowledge of enzymatic methods for synthesis organic compounds.

Assessment criteria

Credit for a grade (test with closed questions).
0% - 50% 2
51% - 60% 3
61% - 70% 3,5
71% - 80% 4
81% - 90% 4,5
91% -100% 5

Practical placement

Does not concern.

Bibliography

1.Lubert Stryer, Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York and Basingstoke, 1995
2.Robert K. Murray, Daryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes, Victor W. Rodwell, Harpers Biochemistry, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, 2000