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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2021/2022

Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% SIJ 3008 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Final Examination: 60%
In the first half of the course, students will be thought
techniques used in the manipulation of DNA and the basics
Main References: of recombinant DNA technology. Topics covered would
1. Neighbors & Tannehill-Jones (2019), Human Diseases include recombinant technologies, the use of recombinant
th
5 ed; Cengage technologies in gene manipulation and the basic principles
2. Murphy M., Srivastava R., Deans K. (2018), Clinical of the methods used. In the second half of the course, the
Biochemistry: An illustrated colour text; Elsevier use of these approaches in scientific research will be
Health Sciences, UK explored.
3. Ahmed N. (2017), Clinical Biochemistry; Oxford
University Press. Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
SIJ 3005 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR Main References:
IMMUNOLOGY
1. Brown T.A. Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An
Introduction (6th Edition or later).
This course introduces the importance of immune system, 2. Watson, Baker, Bell, Gann, Levine & Losick.
components of the immune system, different categories of Molecular Biology of the Gene (7th Edition or later).
immune responses and their general properties. For 3. Voet, Voet & Pratt. Principles of Biochemistry (4th
adaptive immune response, in depth explanation will be Edition or later).
given on the development of the lymphocytes, the receptor
gene rearrangement, the selection process and the
activation mechanisms of the lymphocytes. The role of SIJ 3009 DESIGN THINKING AND KNOWLEDGE
MHC molecules in antigen presentation will also be TRANSFER
covered. This will be followed by the effector functions of
the activated lymphocytes, integrated with the innate Competitive business and entrepreneurship environments
immune responses, which also includes the mechanisms of are increasingly prioritising professionals trained in Design
inflammation, phagocytosis and complement. Application of Thinking and innovation. The word ‘design’ has been
immunological techniques will also be covered. Short traditionally associated with visual aesthetics of objects but
presentation will be done by the student on the topics of increasingly since the last decades, the definition of design
immune reactions against selected diseases.
has expanded to include experiences, innovative services
and systems.
Assessment Methods: As the challenges and opportunities facing businesses and
Continuous Assessment: 50% societies grow more complex with increasingly diverse
Final Examination: 50%
stakeholders, Design Thinking is playing a greater role in
finding meaningful paths forward. Design Thinking is an
Main References: action-oriented problem-solving methodology that employs
1. Abbas, A.K. (2018). Cellular and molecular various design-based techniques to gain insight and yield
immunology 9th ed., Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. creative solutions for complex challenges. Methodologies
2. Roitt, I.M. (2017). Roitt's essential immunology 13th ed. are drawn from engineering and design, and combines
Blackwell Pub, Malden, Mass. them with ideas from the arts, tools from the social sciences
3. Abbas et al, (2016) Basic immunology : functions and as well as insights from the business world. At the heart of
disorders of the immune system. Philadelphia, : this approach is a deep sensitivity to the needs of
community. This course aims to offer an immersive
Elsevier/Saunders
experience in Design Thinking as a tool for innovative idea
and strategy development in Knowledge Transfer
processes.
SIJ 3006 MEMBRANE BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL In this course, students will be encouraged to work with
SIGNALLING local businesses and develop continuing relationships with
local community members, effectively contributing to the
This course discusses the organization and structure of Quadruple Helix model of university functions in society.
membranes, their functions and importance to cells.
Students will be exposed to the types and roles of Assessment Methods:
membrane proteins and then the cell transportation Continuous Assessment: 100%
mechanisms on the membrane. The components and
mechanisms of signal transduction, its function and Main References:
importance will also be discussed. Then, the students will 1. Lewrick, M., Link, P. and Leifer, L. (2018). The Design
associates between malfunction of signal transduction with
diseases. Thinking Playbook: Mindful Digital Transformation of
Teams, Products, Services, Business and Ecosystems
st
Assessment Methods: 1 Edition. Wiley
Continuous Assessment: 50% 2. Liedtka, J., Salzman, R. and Azer, D. (2017). Design
Final Examination: 50% Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social
Sector. Columbia Business School Publishing
Main References: 3. Johnson, S. (2015). Guide to Intellectual Property:
1. Alberts et al. (2015). Molecular Biology of The Cells, What it is, how to protect it, how to exploit it. Economist
6th edition, (QH581.2 Mol)
Books
2. Hardin J and Bertoni G. (2016). Becker’s World of the 4. Selected case-studies, materials and tools to be
th
Cell. 9 edition (QH581.2 Har) provided via SpectrUM.
rd
3. Kramer IM. (2016). Signal Transduction, 3 edition.
Elsevier,

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