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Main References: Assessment Methods:
1. Kim SK (ed).(2015) Springer Handbook of Marine Continuous Assessment: 40%
Biotechnology. SpringerLink. Final Examination: 60%
2. Se-Kwon Kim (2012). Handbook of Marine
Macroalgae Biotechnology and Applied Phycology. Main References:
Wiley-Blackwell; 567 p. 1. Fett-Neto A.G (2016) Biotechnology of Plant
3. Gian Paolo Rossini. (2014) Toxins and Biologically Secondary Metabolism. Humana Press.
Active Compounds from Microalgae, Volume 2: 2. Jean-Michel Mérillon J-M, Ramawat K.G. (2020) Co-
Biological Effects and Risk Management. CRC Evolution of Secondary Metabolites. Springer.
Press; 700p. 3. Theodoridis G., Gika H.G., Wilson I. (2018) Metabolic
4. Wiencke C & Bischof K. (2012). Seaweed Biology. Profiling. Humana Press.
Ecological Studies 21. Springer. 510p. 4. Akhtar M.S., Swamy M. K., Sinniah U.R. (2019)
Natural Bio-active Compounds. Springer.
SIO 3023 PLANT GENETICS AND BREEDING
SIO3026 SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
This course introduces the fundamental principles of plant
genetics and breeding that are applicable to agricultural This course introduces the main components of food
systems. It covers an array of topics such as plant systems, demonstrating the complexity and relationships of
reproduction system, breeding methods for self-pollinated different food system types that connect society to the
and cross-pollinated crops, and the strategies in developing environment in various ways within a globalized world.
breeding objectives to maximize selection and improve the Students will learn the issues surrounding food security
key traits of crops. through the lens of biology, agroecology, anthropology,
environmental sociology, and nutrition. This will help
Assessment Methods: develop their capacity to assess the sustainability of food
Continuous Assessment: 100% production systems amid climate change.

Main References: Assessment Methods:
1. Bradshaw, J.E. (2016) Plant Breeding: Past, Present Continuous Assessment: 100%
and Future; Springer.
2. Duran, N. (2019) Principles of Plant Genetics and Main References:
Breeding; Callisto Reference. 1. FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, & WHO. (2019). The State
3. Goldman, I. (2019) Plant Breeding Reviews; John of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019.
Wiley & Sons. Safeguarding Against Economic Slowdowns and
Downturns. Rome. FAO.
2. Ruben, R., & Verhagen, J. (2019). Towards
SIO3024 POSTHARVEST PROCESS ENGINEERING Sustainable Global Food Systems: Conceptual and
AND TECHNOLOGY Policy Analysis of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Linkages. MDPI.
This course provides an overview of the issue of 3. Valentini, R., Sievenpiper, J., Antonelli, M., & Dembska,
postharvest losses by exploring essential physical, K. (2019). Achieving the Sustainable Development
technical, and social dimensions of postharvest supply Goals Through Sustainable Food Systems. Springer
chains and loss prevention methods globally. It is well International Publishing.
known fact that more than a third of what is produced in the
farm is lost even before it reaches the consumer. This issue
is a core problem that is a critical global food security and SIO 3027 ANIMAL CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE
sustainability issue.
This course covers the principles and the practical skills in
the in vitro culture of animal cells and tissues, which
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% includes the aseptic technique, isolation and culture of
Final Examination: 60% primary cells, manipulation of reproductive cells, stem cells,
reprogramming, and applications in animal biotechnology
as well as regenerative medicine.
Main References:
1. Yahia, E.M. (2019). Postharvest Technology of
Perishable Horticultural Commodities. Elsevier. Assessment Methods:
2. Barman, K., Sharma, S. et al. (2018) Emerging Continuous Assessment: 40%
Postharvest Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables. Final Examination: 60%
CRC Press.
Main References:
1. Freshney, R.I. (2016). Culture of Animal Cells: A
Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized
SIO3025 SECONDARY METABOLITES AND
METABOLOMICS Applications. 7th Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
2. Alberts, B. (2017) Molecular Biology of the Cell. 6th
Ed. Garland Science.
This course describes the classification of secondary
metabolites, its biosynthetic pathways, and relationship
between primary and secondary metabolites. The SIO4001 BIOPRODUCT BUSINESS AND SUPPLY
importance and application of secondary metabolites will be CHAIN
discussed. It also explains the methods of extraction and
identification of secondary metabolites. Moreover, this This course will introduce students to the business aspects
course will introduce students to metabolomics and of biological products. By combining topics in advanced
biotechnological approaches to increase secondary biology/biotechnology with business tools and methods,
metabolites production. students will learn what is required to translate scientific
research and patents into innovative products and viable
business opportunities. It will also touch on some of the
regulatory processes involved.

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