? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BIO-4-BTenzym

An important feature of biotechnology is the use of enzymes and microorganisms to manufacture products useful to society. These products range from industrial alcohol, food additives and other bulk products, to antibiotics and recombinant therapeutic proteins. In this module we will consider important aspects of enzymes and microorganisms related to their use in industry, and methods for the discovery or generation of novel biocatalysts. We will also discuss technologies used in important commercial processes including the manufacture of antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins, as well as new approaches to drug discovery and the development of new therapeutic agents.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

? Costs : Notepads

Home subject area

Biotechnology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 18/09/2007 09:00 : Room 7.21, Swann Building KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 09:00 09:50 KB Lecture Tuesday 11:10 12:00 KB

Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

Exam

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Lesley Cochrane
Tel : (0131 6)51 6210
Email : Lesley.Cochrane@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Bruce Ward
Tel : (0131 6)50 5370
Email : Bruce.Ward@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/