Details of LS4207 (Spring 2014)

Level: 4 Type: Theory Credits: 3.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
LS4207 Applied and Clinical Biochemistry Rupak Datta,
Supratim Datta

Preamble
This course designed to provide undergraduate students with an introduction to how nature transforms and manipulate biologically relevant molecules. We will start by introducing the fundamentals of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, especially as they apply to large-scale production of small molecules. Examples on how proteins are engineered will be discussed through lectures and student presentations. The last part of the course will focus on understanding the clinical aspects of major metabolic pathways.

Syllabus
Protein structure, Biocatalysis
Protein engineering basics and methods
Applications of protein engineering
Applied Biotechnology
Clinical aspects of major metabolic pathways

Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of biochemistry will be assumed.

References
References will be handed out in class or uploaded in welearn.

Course Credit Options

Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
1 IP 2 Elective
2 IP 4 Elective
3 MR 2 Not Allowed
4 MR 4 Not Allowed
5 MS 8 Elective
6 RS 1 Elective
7 RS 2 Not Allowed