Biochemistry

This course introduces students to several fundamental principles of biochemistry and metabolism. Students study the structure and function of major classes of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids and carbohydrates; the role of enzymes and enzyme kinetics in biological reactions; and the biochemistry of processes which support life, including cellular metabolism and its control. Students also explore the theory and practical use of commonly used biochemical lab techniques.

This course provides an account of structure-function relationships in proteins. To understand the molecular bases of biological function of proteins. Fundamental aspects of structural biology and protein chemistry are explained, with an emphasis on the relationship to biological function. Students are expected to have already a good understanding of biochemistry and chemistry and a basic understanding of protein structure. 

This course gives students an understanding of the nature and causes of cancer from a genetic, cellular, and molecular perspective. Students gain a thorough grounding in cancer cell biology, and they also develop employability skills such as working in a team, presentation skills, and interpretation of experimental datasets.

This course gives students the opportunity to explore in greater depth the cell and molecular basis for much of cell behaviour that often fails in disease processes.