| Structure and functions of cells and organelles; Biomolecules: Polysaccharides biological membranes; Proteins, amino acids; Enzymes, mechanism of actions and kinetics; Nucleic acids and protein synthesis. Thermodynamics, Energy metabolism: Respiration and ATP synthesis. Photosynthesis. Application of biotechnology in Agriculture. Plant Cell and tissue culture techniques. Applications of plant tissue culture in crop production. Biotechnology applications for crop improvement. Molecular methods of pathogen diagnosis, characterisation and monitoring. Animal Cloning and Transgenic animals (e.g., Biopharming). Animal embryo transfer and associated techniques. Gene editing. Vaccine development. Animal genome sequencing and genetic markers for improving animal breeding. Legislative framework. |
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu |
