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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020
2. Byrd-Bredbenner, C., Berning, J., Beshgetoor, D., Soft Skills:
Moe, G. (2012) Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition 9 CS8, CT7, TS1, LL2, EM3
th
edition. Mc Graw Hill
3. Whitney, E. and Rolfes, S.R. (2011). Understanding Main References:
Nutrition, 12th edition. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. Depending on the needs / projects / clinical laboratory
4. Wardlaw, G.M. (1997). Contemporary Nutrition: Issues SOPs etc.
and insights. 3rd edition. Brown and Benchmark Pub.
5. Harpers’s Biochemistry 25th edition. (2000). McGraw-
Hill. SIJ 3003 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
This course starts with molecular biology of plant
SIJ 2013 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY organelles with emphasis on unique plant genes,
genomes and expression. Topics on photosynthesis will
Importance and future of scientific literature, contrast the also be discussed which include emergence and evolution
difference between types of journals and commentaries, photosynthesis, light harvesting mechanism,
plagiarism and copyright issues, methods of literature photosystems and adaptations. This course also offers
search, journal writing and commentaries, presentation topics on plant development which covers leaf and flower
skill and seminar participation, current research in development, senescence as well as plant defence. Gene
biochemistry. transfer and genetic engineering in plants will also be
Assessment Methods: discussed with emphasis on both the molecular biology
Continous assessment : 100% genetic engineering as well as the issues surrounding
genetically modified plants.
Medium of Instruction:
English Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Soft Skills: Final Examination: 40%
CS2, CT3, TS1, LL2
Medium of Instruction:
Main References: English
Selected recent journal articles.
Soft Skills:
CT3, CS2, LL2
SIJ 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Main References:
This course is intended to introduce practical aspects of 1. Biochemistry (5th ed). Garrett & Grisham. 2012. USA.
the principles of Biochemistry. Students will be exposed to Cengage Learning.
research methodology in Biochemistry, critical scientific 2. Introducing to Plant Biotechnology (3rd ed). Chawla.
thinking, methods for problem solving, research ethics, 2012. New Delhi. Oxford & IBH Publishing Company.
record keeping, presentation and scientific writing skills. 3. Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (4th ed). Hans
Students are required to: Walter Heldt. 2010. Hiedelberg/London/New York.
Carry out experiments in the laboratory Elsevier Academic Press.
Data analysis 4. Plant Biotechnology: The genetic manipulation of
Write a dissertation plants. Slater A, Scott N and Fowler M. 2008. De
Present the results of the research Montfort University. Oxford University Press.
5. Introducing to Plant Physiology (5th ed). Hopkins &
Assessment Methods: Huner. 2008. USA Wiley.
Continuous Assessment: 100%
(Thesis: 70%; Oral Presentation: 30%)
SIJ 3004 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND
Medium of Instruction: PHYSIOLOGY
English
This course is designed to provide students with a sound
Soft Skills: understanding about specialised role and function of the
CS4, CT6, TS3, LL3, EM1, LS2. physiological systems. Signs and symptoms that occur in
diseases in relation to disorders or changes in the body’s
Main References: physiological systems will also be discussed. This course
Books, journal publications, laboratory manuals, notes - will also discuss the laboratory testing and associated
depending on each students’ research project analytical methods and test result interpretation as applied
in the current clinical biochemistry laboratory.
SIJ 3002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN BIOCHEMISTRY Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Students will undergo practical training elsewhere outside Final Examination: 40%
the faculty i.e. in foreign institution or private sectors that
focused on research and development (R&D), diagnostic Medium of Instruction:
or pathological laboratory, industrial factories that involve English
processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical and other
related sectors. Soft Skills:
CT3, LL2
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment:100% Main References:
(Industrial Training Report : 100%) 1. Neighbors & Tannehill-Jones (2010), Human Diseases
TM
rd
3 ed; Cengage Learning
Medium of Instruction: 2. AF Smith, GJ Beckett, SW Walker & PHW Rae
th
English (2013), Clinical Biochemistry; 8 ed. Wiley.
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