Program Overview

Carbohydrate Chemistry Module

Introduction

The Carbohydrate Chemistry module is a comprehensive course that delves into the structure, properties, and applications of carbohydrates. This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of carbohydrate chemistry, including the synthesis, modification, and enzymology of carbohydrates.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete this module should be able to:

• Explain the structure and chemical properties of mono- and disaccharides, as well as oligo- and polysaccharides
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrially important carbohydrates, including hydrocolloids and their gelation properties
• Explain essential aspects of glycobiology
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the substrate specificity, regio- and anomeric selectivity, as well as the function and catalytic mechanisms of carbohydrate-active enzymes
• Demonstrate knowledge of the enzymology related to the degradation and modification of plant-based biomass, including starch, cellulose, and pectin

Skills

• Apply and suggest methods of carbohydrate synthesis and modifications to solve problems in industrial processes and applications
• Apply knowledge to evaluate structure in relation to functional properties of carbohydrates
• Carry out calculations on basic carbohydrate chemical concepts
• Perform theoretical analyses of chemical and physical methods in carbohydrate chemistry
• Suggest relevant chemical and enzyme catalysts for chemical reactions in carbohydrate chemistry

Type of Instruction

• Lectures
• Theoretical exercises

Extent and Expected Workload

The module requires 150 hours of study.

Exam

Exam Details

• Name of exam: Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Kulhydratkemi
• Module code: K-BT-K2-9
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the module: Lars Haastrup Pedersen, Kim Lambertsen Larsen
• Used in:
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Chemistry), 2017, version 2 2018
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Biotechnology), 2017
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry, 2018
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, 2018
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Chemistry), 2020
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Biotechnology), 2020
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Biology
  • Curriculum for the Master's Programme (cand.polyt.) in Chemistry, 2022
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry, 2022

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Chemistry and Bioscience
• Department: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science