Chemistry and Biophysics

Knowledge

The student:

• Has knowledge of the properties of elements (including the periodic table), salts and molecules in inorganic and organic chemistry, including the most important biochemical substance classes.
• Has knowledge of the rules for naming compounds in organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Has knowledge of the most important reaction types in inorganic chemistry (mainly aqueous solutions) and organic chemistry.
• Is familiar with the modeling of transport processes in the body of animals, including blood circulation and respiration.
• Has knowledge of the non-ionising and ionising radiation and their interactions with biological systems.
• Can update his/her knowledge in the fields of chemistry and biophysics.

Skills

The student:

• Can calculate reaction yields, concentrations and pH (both strong and weak acids and bases, and mixtures of acids and bases including buffers).
• Can apply theoretical knowledge to the performance of simple laboratory tasks.
• Can understand the physical principles of experimental methods, with main focus on imaging diagnostics.
• Can reflect upon their observations obtained after performing basic chemistry and biophysics laboratory techniques under supervision.
• Can scientifically report, using proper scientific terminology, results obtained from basic chemistry experiments.

General competence

The student:

• Has knowledge and understanding of the risks when working in a chemical laboratory.
• Can communicate results and theories in writing.
• Can exchange opinions with fellow students and work alone, or as part of a group.