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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Requisites: | Before taking this module you are advised to take BB10003 AND take BB20018 |
| Description:
| 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. |
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BB40083 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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