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SIJ 3019 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT AND TRAINING 3. Voet D, Voet JG, Pratt CW. (2016). Fundamentals of
Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level. Wiley.
This industrial training module will provide students with
real life working experience and hands-on practical skills
related to biochemistry. Students will undergo 16 weeks of SIJ 3022 EPIGENETICS AND RNA BIOLOGY
industrial training in the final semester.
This course explores in detail the theories of epigenetics
Assessment Methods: and RNA biology in the various organisms and how it
Continuous Assessment: 100% regulates gene expression. The main topics include
chromatin structures, histone modification, chromatin
Main References: remodelling, genomic imprinting and split genes, RNA
1. Standard Operating Procedure at Industrial Placement splicing. This course will also cover in depth learning and
2. Briefing notes from coordinator application of RNAi discovery, biogenesis, mechanism of
small RNAs, structure and function of long non-coding.
SIJ 3020 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMICAL Assessment Methods:
PHARMACOLOGY Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
This course will examine the molecular basis of drug action
and how cutting edge technology contribute to the Main References:
advancement of pharmacological knowledge and increase 1. Carlberg and Molnar (2019) Human Epigenetics. 1 st
understanding of mechanisms of drug action. The following Edition. Springer Nature Switzerland
areas will be studied in detail; variability in drug action, drug 2. Snustad. (2017) Principles of genetics. 7 Edition John
th
structure-activity relationships, receptor-ligand interactions, Wiley & Sons Inc
signal transduction, biochemical and molecular aspects of 3. Devlin. (2018) Biochemistry Global Edition. Wiley
G-protein coupled receptors and their signalling Academics
mechanisms.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY &
Final Examination: 60% BIODIVERSITY PROGRAMME
Main References:
1. Katzung, BG. (2018). Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Career Prospects
14th Edition; McGraw-Hill
2. Whalen, K (2018). Pharmacology 7 International Government sector: Research officer (Q41),
th
Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews), Wolters
Kluwer Health, UK fisheries/agriculture officer / garden manager (G41),
3. Golan, D. E, Amstrong, E.J, Amstrong, A.W, (2016). Science officer (C41), administrative / publishing / planning
Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic officer (N41), training officer (E41), academic staff, curator
Basis of Drug Therapy, 4th Edition; Wolters Kluwer (S41), medical officer (U41), maritime officer (X41), sea
Health, UK officer (A41) dan administrative and diplomatic officer
4. Palmer, M., Chan, A., Dieckmann, T., & Honek, J. (M41), and others
(2012). Biochemical Pharmacology (1st Edition).
WILEY, U.S. Private sector: Technical research staff / science officer
(NGO), researcher/consultant (industry, consultation firms),
marketing executive, academic staff,
SIJ 3021 STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES writer/researcher/journalist (mass media), environment
control officer (industry, firms), audit officer (corporate
The course will introduce to students the structure of farms), technical/management officer (agriculture /
proteins at all levels, and how this relates to function. A non- aquaculture companies), entrepreneur (industry) and
mathematical introduction of the basic principle of X-ray others.
crystallography and other techniques used in structural
studies. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is the second
most important technique for determining the three- SIE 1002 BIOETHICS AND SAFETY
dimensional structure of macromolecules. Electron
Microscopy (EM) is a technique that is complementary to X-
ray crystallography as it enables the study of non- To make aware on the importance of ethics and safety that
crystalline, very large or transient macromolecular arises within the scientific profession and scientific
structures. This course also introduces some research, especially the Life Science. A special focus on
methodologies for protein purification for structural studies. bioethics and biosafety. Real cases of scientific bioethical
It also examines the importance of protein-protein misconduct, as well as the relevant principles and standards
interactions and some techniques used for the study. of ethics in life sciences will be discussed.
The importance of lab safety and accreditation will also be
Assessment Methods: explored.
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60% Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 100%
Main References:
1. Armedia P. (2016). Proteins : Concepts in Main References:
Biochemistry. Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Gp. 1. D'Angelo, J. (2017). Ethics in science: Ethical
2. Pal S. (2010). Fundamentals of Molecular Structural misconduct in scientific research. CRC Press.
Biology. Academic Press.

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