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Upon successful completion of this module, students shall be able to:
1. Understand the theory of directed evolution and rational design for enzyme engineering;
2. Evaluate a number of in vitro DNA mutation technologies;
3. Have a good understanding of different high-throughput selection and screening technologies.
1. Introduction to the course and enzyme technology
2. Basics of enzymes as biocatalysts
3. Enzyme discovery
4. Protein engineering: needs
5. Strategies for protein engineering I
6. Strategies for protein engineering II
7. Protein engineering case study
8. Practical limitations in protein engineering
9. Synthetic biology
10. Bioinformatic tools for protein engineering
11. Phage display technology
12. Other surface display technologies
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 32 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 114 |
Not applicable to this module.
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
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Name | Role |
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Dr Tanja Narancic | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Yan Yan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |