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Biochemical Genetics and Biotechnology

The course covers the structure and function of genes; structure of DNA (A, B, and Z DNA); methods for sequencing DNA; DNA and chromosome structure; characteristics of eukaryote genomes; modification and processing of RNA; reverse transcription; retroviruses and the basic concepts in nucleic acid metabolism. The course also covers the handling and processing of recombinant DNA; laboratory methods demonstrating concepts and techniques in recombinant DNA and genetic modification of organisms. Application of recombinant DNA technology in medicine, food, pharmaceutical, agricultural, waste management and mining industries will be discussed.

Course Code: 
BCH 335
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Biostatistics

This course applies statistical methods to biological information. It deals with sampling techniques, data presentation, analysis and interpretation. Types of distribution (e.g. normal, binomial and Poison) will also be discussed. Procedures including t-test, ANOVA, correlation and regression will be used to analyse biological data. Students will be taken through some basic experimental designs such as Completely Randomised, Randomised Complete Block and Factorial designs.

Course Code: 
BIO 312
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Biochemistry of Hormones

The course emphasises the basic concepts in endocrinology focusing on hormones and their structure, biosynthesis, secretion, regulation and control. Other aspects of the course deal with the mechanism of signal transduction and the role of hormones in signal transduction. Also included are the methods of studying hormones and hormonal disorders. The pharmacological effects of hormones and hormone therapy will be treated.

Course Code: 
BCH 310
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Analytical Biochemical Techniques II (Mini Project/Internship)

The course is designed to give students an opportunity to do research in enzyme kinetics. Students will be made to carry out a mini project that makes use of enzyme kinetics principles for them to appreciate the application of enzymology in everyday life. Students will also be expected to complete their training with 4-6 weeks laboratory internship during the semester break.

Course Code: 
BCH 338
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Analytical Biochemical Techniques I

This course is a continuation of BCH 212. The main focus is on the use of UV/visible, infrared, fluorimetry, circular dichroism, flame photometry, electron spin resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry and microscopy methods. The course also provides basic concepts in the application of radiometric techniques in biochemical research. The course will also focus on detection, purification and identification of macromolecules. Chromatography, homogenisation, centrifugation methods and high-throughput separation systems will be discussed. Other topics to be covered include spectroscopy, polarimetry, titrations, colorimetry, and flame photometry.

Course Code: 
BCH 337
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Analytical Biochemistry II

The course focuses on detection, purification and identification of macromolecules. Emphasis is laid on the theory and application of diffusion, membrane filtration and dialysis (Donan equilibrium) gel permeation chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, centrifugation methods and high-throughput separation systems. 

Course Code: 
BCH 306
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Analytical Biochemistry I

The course aims at providing students with theory and the practical knowledge in physical methods in biology. The course begins with the general principles of analytical biochemistry but  the main focus is on the physical characterization of biological macromolecules. Here, the emphasis is on the use of UV/visible, infrared, fluorimetry, circular dichroism, flame photometry, electron spin resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry and microscopy methods. The course also provides basic concepts in the application of radiometric techniques in biochemical research.

Course Code: 
BCH 305
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Organic Chemistry I

This course covers topics such as structure of some organic molecules, physical and chemical properties, synthesis of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohol, amines and their derivatives.

Course Code: 
CHE 210
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Practical Organic Chemistry

This course introduces students to practical preparation, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds

Course Code: 
CHE 2O5
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

General Biochemistry Practical

Students will learn how to prepare and keep laboratory reports. They will also be exposed to techniques in aqueous and organic solution preparation of biological compounds, homogenisation, centrifugation, protein/DNA extraction, acid/base titrations, conductivity measurements, spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis, and enzyme assays. Students will complete and submit their laboratory reports before they leave the laboratory in each practical session.

Course Code: 
BCH 212
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

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