CHEM6041 Structural Biology for Chemists

CHEM6041 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Chemistry
Offered in	Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012
Unit Value	3 units
Course Description	The course introduces the experimental techniques of X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy for the analysis of the structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules. It also gives an introduction into the fundamental principals of protein structure and dynamics. Wherever possible quantitative examples will be given – students will be expected to solve numerical problems. The course is intended for graduate students who may want to acquire and use macromolecular structures.
Learning Outcomes	To introduce graduate students to the concepts of structural biology as they pertain to chemistry. The course will introduce students to the experimental techniques of X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy for the analysis of the structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules. It will also provide graduate students with an introduction into the fundamental principals of protein structure and dynamics.
Indicative Assessment	PG Assessment: 50% written exam 30% eight short answer written exams at the beginning of each of 8 tutorials 20% assignment (on material related to that covered in the course but at a higher level) UG Assessment: 60% written exam 40% eight short answer written exams at the beginning of each of 8 tutorials
Workload	24 lectures and 8 tutorials
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Requisite Statement	No pre-requisites required.
Recommended Courses	To develop an understanding of structural biology as it relates to chemistry. Graduate students will learn to solve numerical problems on the structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules using X-ray crystallographic and NMR spectroscopic data.
Academic Contact	gottfried.otting@anu.edu.au

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