Universidad de Jaén

Overwiew of Bioinorganic Chemistry. Essential Chemical Elements. Metal Functions in Biological Systems. Principles of Coordination Chemistry related to Bioinorganic Chemistry: Thermodynamic and Kinectic Aspects. Biochemistry Fundamentals: Proteins and their Constituents, Nucleic Acids and their Constituents, Other Metal-Binding Biomolecules. Metal Ions Transport and Storage. Biomineralization Processes. O2 and N2 Biological Activation Processes. Iron containing Biomolecules: Haem-proteins, non-haem proteins, siderophores. Copper Proteins and Enzymes. Molybdenum Enzymes. Vitamine B12 and Coenzyme B12. Zinc Proteins and Enzymes. Biological role of other transition metals: Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese and Nickel. Biological role of Alkaline and Alkalineearth Metals. Non metallic elements in biology. Bioniorganic Chemistry in Medicine. Toxicity of Inorganic Systems.

- Lecture (Theory): Oral exposition of the theoretical contents of the course by the lecturer, using audiovisual methods (2 Hours per week). - Lecture (Practice): Students perform several laboratory experiments and develop a laboratory notebook (1 Hour per week). - Seminars: Oral presentations by students and resolution of exercices (1 Hour per week). - Homework: Study of theoretical contents and preparation of exercices and oral presentations (6 Hours per week).

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

- Written exam on the theorical and practical course. - Attendance at all laboratory sessions. -Resolution of exercises and preparation of presentatios.