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Education at Center for Molecular Protein Science

The teaching at CMPS is based on a fundamental approach to the chemistry of life and the list of courses covers the very broad and deep competence among the teachers.

Our courses are run at undergraduate and Masters levels, and provide basic knowledge of the molecules of biological systems, their structure and interactions and enzyme reactions. Experimental work, being a central topic in any research in biochemistry and biophysical chemistry, includes laboratory practicals where the students learn planning, running, documenting and analyzing experiments.

Courses open to exchange students

Of course, all courses taught in English are also available to exchange students that meet the approval criteria. For more information on how to apply, browse to the Lund University page on exchange studies and then further on to the sections for courses in Engineering and Natural Sciences.

You are also welcome to do your Bachelor's or Master's thesis at CMPS.

Courses given at CMPS

Here follows a list of all courses, with some very basic information and links to the current syllabuses. In some cases, you will also find material that is open to everyone, like previous exams. The specifical course content available to enrolled students is accessed through the learning platform Canvas.

Courses beginning with KEM are given at the Science faculty and are primarily eligible from the following programs at the Science faculty: 

Courses beginning with KFK or EXT are given at LTH and are primarily eligible from the following programs at LTH: 

KEMA03 Biochemistry, basic course (7,5 hp)

The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of the structure, chemical properties and function of key biomolecules, and general knowledge and understanding of energy metabolism in living cells.

 

The course is given in Swedish at Bachelor's level at the Science faculty.

 

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KEMC03 Experimental Protein Chemistry (15 hp)

The course aims to give and increased understanding and practical experience of protein chemistry, focusing on different methods for protein purification and characterisation, for example with mass spectrometry and spectroscopy.

 

The course is given in English at Bachelors's level at the Science faculty.

 

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KEMM23 Advanced Biochemistry (15 hp)

Membrane proteins play a key role in the cell's energy metabolism and in its signalling and communication with its environment. More than half of all drugs that are in use today target membrane proteins. The main aim of the course is to enable students to acquire specialised knowledge and understanding of membrane biochemistry and the molecular structure, topology and functional mechanisms of membrane proteins.

 

The course is given in English at Master's level at the Science faculty.

 

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KEMM35 Structural biochemistry (15 hp)

The aim of the course is to enable students to acquire a specialised understanding of proteins, focusing on structure and the connection to biological function. The course deals with both the principles determining these properties and the methods, mainly X-ray crystallography, that is used to study them in modern molecular protein science.

 

The course is given in English at master's level at the Science faculty.

 

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KFKA05 Molecular Driving Forces 1: Thermodynamics (7,5 hp)

The course aims at providing a solid physical-chemical basis for further studies in chemical separation and analysis, material chemistry and molecular biotechnology. It introduces both classical and statistical thermodynamics and gives an understanding of the thermodynamic concepts and theories on the basis of molecular properties. The course has a strong focus on problem-solving using these insights.

 

The course is given in Swedish at Bachelor's level at LTH.

 

Syllabus

 

Course home page with previous exams (in Swedish)

KFKA10 Thermodynamics and surface chemistry (8 hp)

The course aims at providing a solid thermodynamic basis for further studies in chemistry and energy technology by:

  • deepening the understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
  • clarifying the central concepts and quantities in classical thermodynamics so that they can be correctly applied in various areas.
  • showing how thermodynamics can be used to understand and explain chemical phenomena, both in bulk systems and at surfaces.
  • developing problem solving skills within these areas.

 

The course is given in Swedish at Bachelor's level at LTH.

 

 

Syllabus

Course home page with previous exams (in Swedish)

KFKF01 Molecular driving forces 2: Interactions and dynamics (7,5 hp)

The aim of the course is to provide the students with knowledge about the connection between the intermolecular interactions in a macroscopic system and its static and dynamic properties. These insights provide the fundamental basis for further studies in chemical analysis and separation, reaction engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, molecular biotechnology and nano science.

 

The course is given in Swedish at Bachelor's level at LTH.

 

Syllabus

 

Course page with previous exams (in Swedish)

KFKN01/KEMM57 Magnetic resonance – Spectroscopy and imaging (7,5 hp)

The aim of the course is for the student to learn basic knowledge about Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and its applications in the studies of molecular structure and dynamics and in imaging of materials and biological tissue.  The course treats methods for studying small molecules, macro molecules and colloidal systems, as well as solid materials.

 

The course is given in English at Master's level at both LTH and the Science faculty.

 

The course is also given as a PhD course. For more info, see the LTH PhD course database.

 

Syllabus

KFKN10 Biophysical Chemistry (7,5 hp)

The course aims at giving the student:

  • molecular-level understanding of the structure, stability, interactions and dynamics of proteins.
  • knowledge about the principal physical methods used in modern protein science.
  • practical experience in using some of these methods.
  • the knowledge base needed to use and critically assess the protein researc

 

The course is given in English at Master's level at LTH.

 

The course is also given as a PhD course. For more info, see the LTH PhD course database.

 

Syllabus

KKK000 Advanced course in one or more subjects (15 hp)

The aim of this course is to give in-depth knowledge and skills in the choosen scientific area. It is normally performed as a project work within a research group, but other variants, like in-depth study of a specific subject (like NMR spectroscopy or molecular dynamics simulations), are also possible.

 

The course is given in Swedish or English at master's level at LTH. Please contact kristofer.modig@bpc.lu.se for more information.

 

Syllabus

MOBA02/EXTG55 Chemistry of the Cell (15 hp)

The course aims to provide an increased understanding of the chemical reactions that take place in all living cells, focusing on understanding the enzymes that catalyse chemical reactions and how they are regulated. The metabolism of the cell is described in different sections of the course to understand how energy is made available through certain chemical reactions, that are used to power other chemical reactions.

 

The course is given both in English (autumn) and Swedish (spring) at Bachelor's level at both Science faculty and LTH.

 

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MOBA03 Molecular Biology (15 hp)

Kursens behandlar molekylära och biokemiska processer i eukaryota organismer, uppbyggnad och differentiering av och samverkan mellan olika cell- och vävnadsstrukturer i eukaryota organismer, genetiskt modifierade organismer inom forskning och i samhället samt molekylärbiologisk arbetsmetodik.

 

 

 

The course is given in Swedish at Bachelor's level at the Science faculty.

 

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