Introduction to course: 

Course code: CHEM-779                          

Course title: Current Topics in Biochemistry

Credit hours: (3+0)

Instructor Name: Dr. Sobia Noreen 

E.mail: [email protected]

Course pre requisites (if any) 

The set of competences, abilities and knowledge acquired during a MPhil degree in the area of Biochemistry.
 

 Learning Objectives and Course contents

This course addresses advanced topics in molecular biology, such as molecular biology of development, control of cell proliferation, genetics basis of cancer, evolution of the gene, origins of human cancer, DNA rearrangements and amplification, mutability and repair of DNA, the mitochondrial genome and genetic engineering.

It is designed to refine in logical, and comprehensive manner in order to elaborate the mysteries of structural and conformational properties of macromolecules with emphasis on macromolecular function and recognition, mechanism of enzymatic reactions, sensory adaptation and the biochemistry of transcription. Current advancement in major groups of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and yeast and their use in gene manipulation to obtain a specific goal related to agriculture, health, and medicine.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND READING LIST

1. Lewin, B. Gene, VI. Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford (1998).
2. Lodish, H., Baltimore, D.A., Zipursky, S.L., Matsudaria, P. and Darnell, J. Molecular Cell Biology, 3rd Ed., Scientific American Ballks, USA (1995).
3. Lehninger, A. L. Principles of Biochemistry, W. H. Freeman; Seventh edition (2017)
4. Voet, D. and J. G. Voet,. Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level, Wiley; 5 edition (2016)
5. Zubay, G. Biochemistry, 4th Edition Macmillan Publishing Co.(1999).
6. Stryer, L. Biochemistry, Freeman & Co.( 1994)
7. Related research and review articles .. Google scholar

Assignments

The students were assigned individual topics related to course contents. Assessment will be based on written material and presentation.

System of Evaluation

Midterm exam: 30%

Sessional: 20%

Final Term exam: 50%

Rules and Regulations

1. The student should have at least 75 % attendance in Theory and Practical (both) to appear final term exam.
2. The attendance status will be noticed on monthly basis.

Key dates and time of class meeting

Semester start  2-03-2020

Monday: 14:30 to 16:00

Wednesday: 10:15 to 11:45 am