Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module students will:
Know the main molecular components of biological systems and their functional role;
Understand the key interactions between atomic groups of biomolecules and their role in structural organisation and functioning of biomolecules;
Understand the molecular meaning and the role of temperature, pressure, entropy and energy in biomolecular transformations;
Have knowledge of the primary, secondary and tertiary structures of biopolymers, factors determining stability of the structures and conformational transitions in biopolymers and biomembranes;
Have knowledge of the self-organisation of lipids and other components of biomembranes;
Understand the fundamentals of biomolecular binding including binding affinities, energetics, effects of cooperatively and environmental conditions;
Understand the fundamental principles, energetics and functioning of biomolecular transport systems;
Understand the molecular principles of osmotic effects and transport of water;
Being able to apply the concepts of transition state, activation energies reaction rate laws and Michaelis-Menten equation for analysis of kinetics of molecular processes including enzyme reactions.