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| Re: Postgraduate Courses in Alagappa University
The syllabus for M.Sc. in Biotechnology Programme offered by Department of Biotechnology of Alagappa University is as follows: 501101–BIOCHEMISTRY (Core – 3 credits) Course Brief Biochemistry is the science that deals with the study of various biomolecules that occur in living cells and organisms and also with the metabolic and chemical reactions occurring within them. It is also concerned with the entire range of life forms beginning from the obligate intracellular parasites such as viruses to simplest of prokaryotic organisms to complex human beings. Biochemistry has become the fundamental language for all the biological sciences as life depends on biochemical reactions and it is very much essential to know them for better living. The field of biochemistry and medicine are closely related. Health and disease of living organisms depend on the accustomed balance and abnormalities of biomolecules, biochemical reactions, or biochemical processes occurring in the body. Exploring these biochemical reactions with the recent advancement in biochemical knowledge have shed light on many areas of medicine. Biochemical approaches are often being considered as an important tool in identifying the causes of diseases and in designing appropriate therapies. Currently the smart use of various biochemical laboratory tests have become an integral part of disease diagnosis and monitoring the treatment. A high understanding of biochemistry and of other related basic disciplines such as cell biology, molecular biology and genetics is essential for the judicious practice of medicine and related other health sciences. The principal aim of this course is to provide the students with the clear understanding of the molecular composition of living cells, their structure, organization and function. This course also focuses on the better understanding about the biological macromolecules like proteins, their different structural forms, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. The course also shed knowledge to the students on the chemical structure, different intermolecular forces involved in the formation of molecules, their thermodynamics and kinetics, and functionality to understand how biological molecules work. Biochemistry leads to a range of career preferences allowing students to grab various employment opportunities as chemical oceanographers, environmental scientists, pharmaceutical chemists, chemical engineers and chemical information specialists. Overall, the goal of this course is to impart fundamental working knowledge to the students on the biochemical perception and techniques which will be essential for their future job and scientific endeavors. Text Books: 1. Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry (29th edition) by Murray et al., The McGraw-Hill companies, Inc 2. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (6th Edition) by Nelson DL and Cox MM, Macmillan worth Publishers. Reference Books: 1. Biochemistry (4th Edition) by Voet D and Voet JG, John Wiley and Sons, USA 2. Enzymes-Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Clinical Chemistry (2008) by Palmer T. Affiliated East-West Press Pvt Ltd, India. Course outline: 1. Basic concepts of cellular architecture 2. Structure and functions of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins) 3. Biological energy transducers- electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation 4. Energy production in living cells (glycolysis, TCA cycle) 5. Structure and functions of membrane and membrane proteins 6. Ion channels and pumps and their importance in transport of signaling molecules 7. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids 8. Genetic dysfunctions in metabolic pathways and metabolomics 9. Enzyme classification and their kinetics 10. Application of enzymes in agriculture, medicine and industries Syllabus M.Sc. in Biotechnology Programme Alagappa University    |