Doc. Ref. No. / Issue Version / Date
UoN-STC-T&A / 1 / Sep 2012

TEACHING & ASSESSMENT PLAN

1. College: Arts and Sciences

2. Department: Biological Sciences and Chemistry

3. Semester : Fall 2013

4. Course Code: BIOL 431

5. Course Name :Enzyme Biotechnology

6. Timetable: Day Time Class Room

Sunday
Tuesday / 12:00-12:50 pm / 31-9

7. Faculty Name: Dr. Zakira Naureen

8. Office No.: 32-13

9. Telephone Ext.: 538

10. E-mail:

11. Office hours : Day Time

SUN / 09:00-10:00 am
MON / 09:00-10:00 am
TUES / 09:00-10:00 am
THURS / 09:00-10:00 am

12. Text Book & References:

Text Book
Biochemistry
Biochemistry / References
Berg, Tymoczko and Stryer; W H Freeman and company. New York
Ian D. K. Halkerston; National Medical series for Independent studies Edited by Jane Edwards and Gloria Hamilton.

13. Course Description

Enzyme biotechnology highlights the significance of structure and function of enzymes as a catalyst in metabolism as well as practical application of this catalysis to provide useful products in industry. This course will equip the students with basic and advance knowledge of enzyme classification, specificity of substrate,catalysis, inhibition and kinetics and its application in biotechnology industry.

13. Learning Outcomes

1. / To introduce the structure and function of enzyme, with careful explanations of the meaning, origin, and significance of terms;
2. / To provide a balanced understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological context in which each enzyme catalyzed reaction, or pathway operates;
3. / To project a clear and repeated emphasis on major themes, especially those relating to the relationship between structure and function;
4. / To discuss the origin of enzymes and how they are useful for the organism which is producing them and how these can be utilized on wide scale industrial applications
5. / To sustain the student’s interest by taking every opportunity to point out connections between processes; identifying gaps in our knowledge and enhance the practical skills associated with isolation, characterization and application of enzymes.

14. Assessment Policy

Assessment process takes direct and indirect measurements to ensure that learning outcomes and program objectives have been achieved. The assessment includes assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and discussions. The type of assessment is indicated in the weekly plan table and the assessment details are as follows:

Assessment Details (for example):

Assessment / Percentage % / Due
Quizzes / 10%
Assignment/ Term Project/ Presentations / 5%
Mid-term exam -1 / 10%
Mid-term exam-2 / 15%
Laboratory / 25%
Final Exam / 35%

15. Plagiarism Policy:

As per the University Policy UoN-STC-CR-1-2009, the following actions (not limited to), without proper attribution (quoting and/or referencing), will attract stringent penalties:
  1. To copy the work of another student;
  2. To directly copy any part of another person’s work;
  3. To summarize another person’s work;
  4. To use or develop an idea or thesis derived from another person’s work;
  5. To use experimental results or data obtained or gathered by another person;
  6. To demonstrate academic misconduct during an exam.

16. Attendance Policy

As per the University Absentee Regulations Uon-RR-AP-1-2009, Absentee warning notice will be issued to the student according to:
  1. “Absentee Warning 1” has to be issued to a student who has missed 5% of course contact hours.
  2. “Absentee Warning 2” has to be issued to a student who has missed 10% of course contact hours.
  3. “Drop one Grade” has to be issued to a student who has missed 15% of course contact hours.
  4. “Barred from Examination” has to be issued to a student who has missed 25% of course contact hours.

17. Weekly Teaching & Assessment Plan

Week No / Topic / Course Outcome / Assessment of Outcomes
1&2 / Nature and classification of enzymes / To introduce the structure and function of enzyme, with careful explanations of the meaning, origin, and significance of terms; / Mid 1 and Final Exam
3 &4 / Mechanism of enzyme action / To provide a balanced understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological context in which each enzyme catalyzed reaction, or pathway operates; / Quiz and Mid 1
5&6 / Enzyme kinetics and Inhibition / To project a clear and repeated emphasis on major themes, especially those relating to the relationship between structure and function; / Mid 1
7 / EID HOLIDAYS
8&9 / Origin and purification of enzymes / To discuss the origin of enzymes and how they are useful for the organism which is producing them and how these can be utilized on wide scale industrial applications / Mid 2 and Final Exam
10&11 / Uses and applications of enzymes in agriculture, environment and industry / To discuss the origin of enzymes and how they are useful for the organism which is producing them and how these can be utilized on wide scale industrial applications / Mid 2&Final Exam
12 &13 / Enzyme stability and immobilization / wide scale industrial applications / Mid 2 & Final Exam
14&15 / Mass scale production and downstream processing of enzymes / Wide Scale industrial application / Mid 2 & Final Exam
16 / Industrial Enzymes / Applied enzyme technology / Final
17 / Final Exams