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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 and differentiate selection and screening for directed enzyme evolution;
3. Have a good understanding of different protein/enzyme separation techniques;
4. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various molecular modification techniques for recombinant protein/enzyme purification;
1. Introduction to the course and enzyme technology
2. Basics of enzymes as biocatalysts
3. Enzyme discovery and protein engineering
4. Directed evolution of enzymes I – DNA engineering
5. Directed evolution of enzymes I – screening methods
6. Enzyme production
7. Enzyme purification
8. Oxidoreductases
9. Cofactor regeneration
10. Proteases
11. Case study
12. Review lecture, exam preparation
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.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: essay style exam | Unspecified | Yes | Graded | No | 100 |
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 |