Protein Biotechnology | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MBS 7112

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master of Science In Molecular Biology And Biotechnology

College:

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security

School:

School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources

Department:

Veterinary Parasitology and Microbiology

Course Discipline:

science

Course Description & Objectives:

This course provides an introduction to protein biotechnology and provides the basic knowledge required for biotechnology laboratory set up and biotech materials/supplies. The molecular basis of protein expression, recovery and analysis will be emphasized. Laboratory experimentation and research will provide hands-on experience of the techniques used in protein biotechnology laboratories; in so doing will supplement the lecture sessions and enhance students’ learning. Objectives:

To equip the student with knowledge on protein analysis at a molecular level and applications in biotechnology.
To impart knowledge and hands-on experience on laboratory techniques employed in the protein laboratory and industry.
To impart knowledge on protein activity, expression and characterization.
To illustrate the mechanism and importance of protein expression, protein post –translation modifications and their applications.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students should be able:

To describe the biochemical and physical properties of proteins.
To explain how proteins create, sustain a biological system and allow cell to cell communication
To express, measure and control protein activity in the laboratory.
To extract, quantify, purify and preserve proteins.
To explain the mechanism and importance of protein synthesis and how it relates to day-today applications.