This course deals with the classification, structure, properties, biological role and significance of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and few vitamins.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
define micro and macromolecules and explain their formation and breakdown
describe the classification of carbohydrates, their structure, isomerism and biological role
explain the structure of proteins, their classification and functional role
illustrate the properties and structure of lipids and their biological role
outline the structure and biological role of vitamins A, B12, C and D
This course is aligned with the University of Mumbai S.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester IV Course IX USZO402 Paper 2 Unit 3 Biomolecules.
This course deals with the structure, types and functions of DNA and RNA. It deals with the basic experiments that prove DNA as the genetic material and RNA as the genetic material in viruses. The processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation and the characteristics of genetic code are explained. A brief account of one gene one polypeptide hypothesis and the operon concept are included.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learner will be able to
describe the major experiments that prove the nature of genetic material
explain the structure and components of nucleic acids
This course is aligned with the syllabus of University of Mumbai for S.Y. B.Sc. Zoology (2018-19 onwards) Semester III - Course V USZO301 Paper 1 Unit 3 - Nucleic Acids.
This course deals with the Basics of Enzymology - classification, nomenclature, mechanism of enzyme action, enzyme kinetic, inhibition and applications of enzymes.
Expected Outcomes:
The learner will gain the basic knowledge about the structure, function, nomenclature and six classes of enzymes.
The learner would have understood the derivation of Michaelis-Menten equation and Lineweaver-Burk equation.
The learner will be able to differentiate the types of enzyme inhibition and the effect of factors affecting enzyme activity,
The learner will be familiar with the concepts of regulation of enzyme activity by allostery, covalent modifications and isozymes.
This course is aligned with, but not restricted to, T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Syllabus of University of Mumbai - Semester VI - Course 16 USZO602 Paper 2 Unit 1 - Enzymology
This Course on Basic Immunology covers the basic concepts of immunity, components of the immune system including a brief account of the antigens, antibodies & their types and antigen processing & presentation.
Expected outcomes:
After completing the course, the learners will be able to
explain the concept of immunity
distinguish between innate and adaptive immunity
summarize the cells and organs of the immune system
describe the properties of antigens and antibodies
illustrate the processing and presentation of antigens
The outline of this course is aligned with the University of Mumbai T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester V-Course 12 USZO502 Paper 2 Unit 3 - Basic Immunology.
This Course on Genetic Engineering covers the basic concepts of cloning. The tools used for cloning and the methods for the process is explained. In addition, basic techniques in Genetic Engineering like PCR, Sequencing of DNA & proteins, Blotting techniques are discussed
Expected outcomes:
After completing the course, the learners will be able to
explain the concept of cloning
describe the role of enzymes used in cloning
distinguish between genomic DNA and cDNA libraries
summarize the properties of common cloning vectors
illustrate the processes of PCR, sequencing of DNA & proteins
compare the various blotting techniques used for transferring nucleic acids & proteins
The outline of this course is aligned with the University of Mumbai T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester VI-Course 17 USZO603 Paper 3 Unit 2 - Genetic Engineering
This course introduces the learners to the basic concepts of developmental biology in general and the development of chick in particular.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
understand the basic concepts of developmental biology
explain the process of development of chick
compare the organogenesis of chick at various times of incubation
describe the development and functions of extra-embryonic membranes
justify the role of Hensen's node as an organizer
This course is aligned with the syllabus of University of Mumbai for T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester V Course USZO504 Paper 4 Unit 4 Developmental Biology of Chick
