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2. Byrd-Bredbenner, C., Berning, J., Beshgetoor, D., Medium of Instruction:
Moe, G. (2012) Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition 9 th English
edition. Mc Graw Hill
3. Whitney, E. and Rolfes, S.R. (2011). Understanding Soft Skills:
Nutrition, 12th edition. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. CS8, CT7, TS1, LL2, EM3
4. Wardlaw, G.M. (1997). Contemporary Nutrition: Issues
and insights. 3rd edition. Brown and Benchmark Pub. Main References:
5. Harpers’s Biochemistry 25th edition. (2000). McGraw- Depending on the needs / projects / clinical laboratory
Hill. SOPs etc.
SIJ 2013 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY SIJ 3003 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Importance and future of scientific literature, contrast the This course starts with molecular biology of plant
difference between types of journals and commentaries, organelles with emphasis on unique plant genes,
plagiarism and copyright issues, methods of literature genomes and expression. Topics on photosynthesis will
search, journal writing and commentaries, presentation also be discussed which include emergence and evolution
skill and seminar participation, current research in photosynthesis, light harvesting mechanism,
biochemistry. photosystems and adaptations. This course also offers
topics on plant development which covers leaf and flower
Assessment Methods: development, senescence as well as plant defence. Gene
Continous assessment : 100% transfer and genetic engineering in plants will also be
discussed with emphasis on both the molecular biology
Medium of Instruction: genetic engineering as well as the issues surrounding
English genetically modified plants.
Soft Skills: Assessment Methods:
CS2, CT3, TS1, LL2 Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%
Main References:
Selected recent journal articles. Medium of Instruction:
English
SIJ 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN BIOCHEMISTRY Soft Skills:
CT3, CS2, LL2
This course is intended to introduce practical aspects of
the principles of Biochemistry. Students will be exposed to Main References:
research methodology in Biochemistry, critical scientific 1. Biochemistry (5th ed). Garrett & Grisham. 2012. USA.
thinking, methods for problem solving, research ethics, Cengage Learning.
record keeping, presentation and scientific writing skills. 2. Introducing to Plant Biotechnology (3rd ed). Chawla.
Students are required to: 2012. New Delhi. Oxford & IBH Publishing Company.
Carry out experiments in the laboratory 3. Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (4th ed). Hans
Data analysis Walter Heldt. 2010. Hiedelberg/London/New York.
Write a dissertation Elsevier Academic Press.
Present the results of the research 4. Plant Biotechnology: The genetic manipulation of
plants. Slater A, Scott N and Fowler M. 2008. De
Assessment Methods: Montfort University. Oxford University Press.
Continuous Assessment: 100% 5. Introducing to Plant Physiology (5th ed). Hopkins &
(Thesis: 70%; Oral Presentation: 30%) Huner. 2008. USA Wiley.
Medium of Instruction:
English SIJ 3004 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND
PHYSIOLOGY
Soft Skills:
CS4, CT6, TS3, LL3, EM1, LS2. This course is designed to provide students with a sound
understanding about specialised role and function of the
Main References: physiological systems. Signs and symptoms that occur in
Books, journal publications, laboratory manuals, notes - diseases in relation to disorders or changes in the body’s
depending on each students’ research project physiological systems will also be discussed.
This course will also discuss the laboratory testing and
associated analytical methods and test result
SIJ 3002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN BIOCHEMISTRY interpretation as applied in the current clinical
biochemistry laboratory. Diagnostic tests, suitable
Students will undergo practical training elsewhere outside treatments and prevention methods will be discussed
the faculty i.e. in foreign institution or private sectors that using specific disease as example.
focused on research and development (R&D), diagnostic
or pathological laboratory, industrial factories that involve Assessment Methods:
processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical and other Continuous Assessment: 60%
related sectors. Final Examination: 40%
Assessment Methods: Medium of Instruction:
Continuous Assessment:100% English
(Industrial Training Report : 100%)
Soft Skills:
CT3, LL2
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