? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : EEL-2-EEL

The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of biomolecule and cell function and how they are applied to bioreactor analysis and design

? Pre-requisites : Chemistry 1, Mathematics 1 (Normally AM1, AM2, MM1, MM2)

Home subject area

Chemical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 10:50 KB

Become familiar with basic biomolecule and cell structure.
Understand the basic principles of gene expression,regualtion and protein synthesis Grasp the mechanisms and energetics of biomolecule and cell differentiation, conformation and cell communication.
Develop a clear picture of what enzymes are, what their function is and the mechanistic models describing their function in biochemical reactions.
Apply the above knowledge to the basic analysis and design of bioreactors.
Become acquainted with the techniques for characterization of biomolecules

There will be one final exam worth 80% of your grade comprised of two equally weighted questions and coursework worth 20% of your grade.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes 2ND August 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

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

Course Secretary

Mrs Sharon Potter
Tel : (0131 6)50 5687
Email : Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr George Serghiou
Tel : (0131 6)50 8553
Email : george.serghiou@ed.ac.uk

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

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