Principles of Biology and Biochemistry

Catalog description

This introductory course in basic principles of biochemistry and biology is intended for students with no prior knowledge of life sciences or for those who want a refresher in their biology and biochemistry basics. The course will cover basic properties, functions and properties of simple peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies, carbohydrates, and lipids. Introduction to cell factory - cellular reactions involved in cell growth and metabolism, translation, transcription, and replication, basic principles of protein expression and purification.