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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

Assessment Methods: Main References:
Continous assessment : 100% 1. Biochemistry (5th ed). Garrett & Grisham. 2012. USA.
Cengage Learning.
Medium of Instruction: 2. Introducing to Plant Biotechnology (3rd ed). Chawla.
English 2012. New Delhi. Oxford & IBH Publishing Company.
3. Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (4th ed). Hans
Main References: Walter Heldt. 2010. Hiedelberg/London/New York.
Selected recent journal articles. Elsevier Academic Press.
4. Plant Biotechnology: The genetic manipulation of
SIJ 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN BIOCHEMISTRY plants. Slater A, Scott N and Fowler M. 2008. De
Montfort University. Oxford University Press.
This course is intended to introduce practical aspects of 5. Introducing to Plant Physiology (5th ed). Hopkins &
the principles of Biochemistry. Students will be exposed to Huner. 2008. USA Wiley.
research methodology in Biochemistry, critical scientific
thinking, methods for problem solving, research ethics,
record keeping, presentation and scientific writing skills. SIJ 3004 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND
Students are required to: PHYSIOLOGY
 Carry out experiments in the laboratory
 Data analysis This course is designed to provide students with a sound
 Write a dissertation understanding about specialised role and function of the
 Present the results of the research physiological systems. Signs and symptoms that occur in
diseases in relation to disorders or changes in the body’s
Assessment Methods: physiological systems will also be discussed. This course
Continuous Assessment: 100% will also discuss the laboratory testing and associated
(Thesis: 70%; Oral Presentation: 30%) analytical methods and test result interpretation as applied
in the current clinical biochemistry laboratory. Diagnostic
Medium of Instruction: tests, suitable treatments and prevention methods will be
English discussed using specific disease as example.

Main References: Methods:
Books, journal publications, laboratory manuals, notes - Continuous Assessment: 60%
depending on each students’ research project Final Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction:
SIJ 3002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN BIOCHEMISTRY English

Students will undergo practical training elsewhere outside Main References:
the faculty i.e. in foreign institution or private sectors that 1. Neighbors & Tannehill-Jones (2010), Human Diseases
TM
rd
focused on research and development (R&D), diagnostic or 3 ed; Cengage Learning
pathological laboratory, industrial factories that involve 2. AF Smith, GJ Beckett, SW Walker & PHW Rae (2013),
th
processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical and other Clinical Biochemistry; 8 ed. Wiley.
related sectors. 3. Thomas M Devlin (2010), Textbook of Biochemistry
th
with Clinical correlation; 7 ed. Wiley.
th
Assessment Methods: 4. Lauralee Sherwood (2007), Human Physiology 6 Ed:
Continuous Assessment:100% Thomson Learning.
(Industrial Training Report : 100%) 5. Philip D Mayne (1994), Clinical Chemistry in diagnosis
th
& treatment, 6 ed. Oxford University Press Inc, NY.
Medium of Instruction:
English SIJ 3005 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR
IMMUNOLOGY
Main References:
Depending on the needs / projects / clinical laboratory This course introduces the importance of immune system,
SOPs etc. component of immune system, different categories of
immune responses and their general properties. For
SIJ 3003 PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY adaptive immune response, the course will also cover the
development of the lymphocytes and how they recognize
This course starts with molecular biology of plant organelles the invading microbes where the rearrangement of TCR
with emphasis on unique plant genes, genomes and and BCR genes will be discussed in detail. This will be
expression. Topics on photosynthesis will also be followed by the effector functions of the cells. Application of
discussed which include emergence and evolution immunology will also be covered. Short presentation will be
photosynthesis, light harvesting mechanism, photosystems done by the student on the topics of immune reactions
and adaptations. This course also offers topics on plant against selected diseases.
development which covers leaf and flower development,
senescence as well as plant defence. Gene transfer and Assessment Methods:
genetic engineering in plants will also be discussed with Continuous Assessment: 50%
emphasis on both the molecular biology genetic Final Examination: 50%
engineering as well as the issues surrounding genetically
modified plants. Medium of Instruction:
English
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60% Main References:
Final Examination: 40% 1. Roitt, I.M. (2011). Roitt's essential immunology 12th
ed. Blackwell Pub, Malden, Mass.
Medium of Instruction: 2. Abbas, A.K. (2012). Cellular and molecular
English immunology 7th ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA.

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