Program Overview

Organisk Kemi och Biokemi Course

The Organisk Kemi och Biokemi course is a foundational course in organic chemistry and biochemistry. It aims to provide an integrated understanding of organic compounds and their role in the molecular structure and function of cells. The course also explores the commercial use of organic compounds in the form of plastics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, students are expected to be able to:

• Describe the structure and nomenclature of organic compounds
• Explain the relationship between structure and properties of natural and synthetic polymers
• Describe the production and properties of commercially important organic compounds in industry
• Describe the biochemical reactions that occur in living organisms to convert energy and synthesize macromolecules
• Describe how biotechnological processes can be practically applied in society
• Conduct, evaluate, and present experimental work

Course Details

• Course code: B0007K
• Credits: 7.5 higher education credits
• Level: Continuing course at basic level
• Period: Period 1 - 1, v. - v. , schemamodul 1+6
• Study location: Luleĺ
• Study form: Daytime 50%
• Language: English
• Admission code: LTU-15790
• Prerequisites: Basic eligibility and K0016K Chemical Principles or equivalent
• Selection: The selection is based on 1-165 higher education credits

Program Information

The course is a mandatory course in the following program:

• Civilingenjör hĺllbar process- och kemiteknik, termin 3 (Sustainable Process and Chemical Engineering, term 3)

The course can also be taken as an elective course by program students at Luleĺ University of Technology.