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Basics of Biochemistry and MicrobiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00DD82

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student is able to
- describe the basic structures and roles of the most essential biochemical compounds
- explain the basic principles of the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as viruses, and identify their distinctive characteristics
- describe the key biochemical reactions relevant to food and biomaterials
- describe the fundamentals of taxonomy, structure, function, and application of the key microbes relevant to food and biomaterials
- describe the fundamentals of microbial growth and the principles of influencing it