Biochemistry

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Description

This course focuses on the study of living cells and biological molecules with an emphasis on their applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Topics to be covered include cell biology and structure, fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites, molecular biology including central dogma, genetic code, protein synthesis and practical examples of industrial applications.

Program

Software Engineering bachelor`s degree Program

Objectives

  • This course focuses on the study of living cells and biological molecules with an emphasis on their applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Topics to be covered include cell biology and structure, fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites, molecular biology including central dogma, genetic code, protein synthesis and practical examples of industrial applications.

Textbook

Denise R Ferrier., Ph. D. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. Philadelphia :Wolters Kluwer

Course Content

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1Course overview and introduction to biochemistry
2Basics of cell biology
3Cell membrane and cell organelles
4Cell transport (passive transport)
5Cell transport continued ( Active & bulk transport)
6Fundamental biochemistry of proteins ( importance of proteins, properties & classification of amino acids)
7Fundamental biochemistry of proteins continued ( peptide bonds, conformational levels of proteins, conjugated proteins, Denaturation)
8Enzymes and co-enzymes (mechanism of enzyme catalysis, specifity, models of fitting, classification of enzymes, co-factors)
9Holoenzymes, pro-enzymes, isoenzymes, enzyme kinetics (factors affecting activity)
10Enzyme inhibitors and applications
11Nucleotides and structure of nucleic acids
12Central dogma of life and genetic code
13Gene expression and regulation, and protein synthesis
14Water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
15Metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites
1Course overview and introduction to biochemistry
2Basics of cell biology
3Cell membrane and cell organelles
4Cell transport (passive transport)
5Cell transport continued ( Active & bulk transport)
6Fundamental biochemistry of proteins ( importance of proteins, properties & classification of amino acids)
7Fundamental biochemistry of proteins continued ( peptide bonds, conformational levels of proteins, conjugated proteins, Denaturation)
8Enzymes and co-enzymes (mechanism of enzyme catalysis, specifity, models of fitting, classification of enzymes, co-factors)
9Holoenzymes, pro-enzymes, isoenzymes, enzyme kinetics (factors affecting activity)
10Enzyme inhibitors and applications
11Nucleotides and structure of nucleic acids
12Central dogma of life and genetic code
13Gene expression and regulation, and protein synthesis
14Water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
15Metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites

Markets and Career

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
  • Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
  • Electrical works in construction engineering.

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