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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2017/2018

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2. J.P. Glusker, M. Lewis and M. Rossi, Crystal Structure 4. Faber, K. Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry. 6th
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Balckwell, 1991

SID3019 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Introduction to recent research areas or topics with
significant values and/or apparent impact to the society,
industry, environment etc.
In-depth discussion on selected topics; covering aspects
on chemical syntheses, chemical/physical modifications,
characterisation, analytical methods, structure and
properties of materials, etc.

The types of chemical reaction, characterisation, and
analytical methods to be introduced in the course are
based on the selected special topics.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 30%
Final examination: 70%
Medium of instruction:
English
Soft skills:
CT1 – 3

References:
1. Journal Articles.
2. Other references.

SID3020 NATURAL PRODUCTS AND
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
Introduction of the important roles and classes of natural
products.
Extraction methods for natural products.
Separation methods for natural product isolation.
Application of spectroscopic methods (NMR and MS) for
structural elucidation of natural products.
Bio-catalytic processes: Enzymes & enzymatic reactions
(kinetics, substrate selectivity, activity, isolation &
purification); Application of enzymes, fermentation and cell
cultures in chemistry.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 30%
Final examination: 70%
Medium of instruction:
English
Soft skills:
CT1 – 3
References:
1. Dewick, P.M. Medicinal Natural Products - A
Biosynthetic Approach. 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons,
2011.
2. Fattorusso, E., Taglialatela-Scafati, O. Eds., Modern
Alkaloids – Structure, Isolation, Synthesis and Biology,
Wiley-VCH, 2008.

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