Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
BB40083: Enzymes in biotechnology & medicine |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take BB10003 and take BB10004 and take BB20018 |
| Description: | or you must have taken suitable degree units from another University. Aims: To use our current knowledge of enzymes to explore their applications in biotechnology and medicine. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * describe the wide applications of enzymes in biotechnology and medicine; * explain how enzymes can be engineered to meet the needs of biotechnology and medicine; * explain the economic factors involved in the use of enzymes; * explain the impact of genome sequencing and recombinant DNA technology on the potential application of enzymes. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A. Content: Topics chosen will depend on, and reflect, the current applications of enzymes in biotechnology and medicine. Past subjects have included: Enzyme engineering; biosensors; biofuels; enzyme chaperones; enzymes in organic solvents; clinical enzymology; enzyme therapy; enzymes as target for drugs; catalytic antibodies; extremozymes; genomics and proteomics. |