Chemistry for Life Scientists
| Unit code | TBS1101 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | Dubai |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
This unit asks what molecules make life possible and how their properties shape the way they behave inside living systems. You will cover bonding, functional groups, acids and bases, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, always through biological examples such as enzymes, membranes and drugs.
Aims
To give you the chemical foundation needed to understand biochemistry, pharmacology and molecular biology later in the course.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- explain how structure and bonding determine the properties of biological molecules
- apply pH, buffer and equilibrium concepts to physiological systems
- use basic thermodynamics and kinetics to describe biological reactions
- carry out and record core wet-chemistry techniques safely
Syllabus
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Teaching and learning methods
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Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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