Biomolecular Structure and Function KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

What you will study

Structural biology is a young science and research in this area is moving forward rapidly. The precise topics and exercises covered in KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Biomolecular Structure and Function course are subjects of change to appropriately reflect the research frontier. 

In medical biotechnology, the relationship between the structure and function of proteins is an important basis for modern drug development, and in industrial biotechnology, the use and rational design of enzymes for sustainable bioprocesses are widely implemented approaches.

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain in detail, formulate, analyze and evaluate fundamental concepts in structural biology. 

• Based on knowledge and concepts acquired during the course, be able to propose, discuss and evaluate strategies for answering scientific questions in biology and biotechnology related to the structure and function of biomolecules.

• Use computer software tools and relevant databases to visualize, examine, analyze, evaluate and validate structures and function of macromolecules.

• Design, plan, implement and present in written and oral form an independent project in the field of biomolecular structure and function. A key aspect is to be able to critically evaluate one's own and others' chosen strategies for solving scientific problems from a biomolecular structure perspective. This also includes being able to evaluate and discuss biomolecular structure based on its importance for sustainable development.