The course will be focused on the relation between structure and function of different biomolecules
(amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids) and on their behaviour in an aqueous environment.
Moreover, the fundamental aspects of the enzyme kinetic and of the cellular metabolism will be
discussed.
The main objective to be reached are:
1. knowledge and understanding of general informations on the chemical and biological aspects
related to amino acids, peptides and proteins;

2. applying knowledge and understanding of different biological phenomenoms like the protein
denaturation and folding;
3. to understand the behaviour of allosteric enzymes;
4. to acquire the concepts related to enzyme kinetics and bioenergetics;
5. general aspects of the metabolism;
6. making judgements;
7. communication skills;
8. learning skills.
This knowledge will be applied in the biotechnology field. Communication skills and attitude to learn
will be evaluated.