Module Name |
Module Code |
Lecture Hrs |
Practical Hrs |
Credits |
| Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics |
MST1005Y(1) |
75 |
30 |
6 |
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| Description |
| Basic biochemistry will be introduced, e.g. classification, structure, function and metabolism of sugar, protein, lipid, nucleic acid, enzyme, vitamin, stimulant, chemical and biochemical energetics, and protein biosynthesis and regulation in heredity. A sound background will be provided on the structure and function of DNA and RNA, DNA replication, transcription, translation and the genetic code, recombinant DNA and genetic engineering, vectors for gene cloning and expression, plasmids, viruses, genotype, phenotype and types of mutation, recombinant and genetic mapping, regulation of gene expression and human genetic disease. The bioinformatics component combines formal lectures with hands-on sessions in which students will work to solve a series of higher-level problem sets covering common scenarios in the acquisition, validation, integration, analysis and visualisation of biological data. Complex applications applied to drug discovery, microarray technology and molecular modeling will be covered. |
| Faculty |
Department |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
Department of Health & Medical Sciences |
| Contact Details |
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu |
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