Molecular Cell Biology

1. Course Description: Introduction of the concept of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetic engineering to biotechnology students. Concerned with the basic characteristics of all life.  The way in which the genetic code controls these processes depends on a great extent on the structure and function of cell components, and cell biology is a major component of the course. The topics include introduction to cell, organelles and cytoskeleton, DNA replication, transcription and translation, control of gene expression, membrane structure and transport, cell communication, cell cycle control, cell death, protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, kinetics, inhibition, & control, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway, citric acid cycle, ATP production and electron transport/oxidative phosphorylation

 2. Credits: 3

 3. Evaluation/ Assessment:10%:

• Process 1 (eLearning)20%:
• Process 2 (Exercise and discussion group)
• 20%: Mid-term exam (Seminar)
• 50%: Final exam (Multiple choices test)