Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain how biomolecules (DNA, RNA, protein) function and interact to support life; (PLO 1, Assessment 1-5)
2. Apply research-based theories to solve problems related to biochemistry and molecular biology; (PLO 1, Assessment 1-5)
3. Note: PLO refers to the program learning outcome that each course learning outcome matches to.
4. Use computer-based multimedia to model and mimic the behaviour of biomolecules when conditions can be controlled in an in vitro-type experimental situation, and within the context of simulated cells; (PLO 2, LaunchPad simulations)

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and describe the structures and functions of the major classes of biochemical molecules in the body and explain how they are synthesized and broken down in metabolism.
2. Explain the concepts of regulation by inhibition and activation at the enzyme level and extend these concepts to describe biochemical pathway regulation in the processes of metabolism at the level of the cell, organ, and body in health and disease.
3. Collaborate and communicate an understanding of the biochemical basis of an error in metabolism, including current and future diagnosis and treatments.
4. Integrate the roles of biochemical molecules and their associated processes to explain the consequences of a change in a particular biochemical process in health and disease.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Use and understand the limitations of a variety of equipment used in biochemical studies.
2. Work with samples on a microliter and microgram scale.
3. Appropriately present, analyze and interpret a variety of experimental biochemical data.
4. Demonstrate the presentation of experimental results in the form of written laboratory reports.
5. Use sequence viewing and molecular graphics software to perform multiple sequence alignments, examine the structures of proteins and identify intermolecular interactions.
6. Apply molecular biology knowledge to the design of molecular cloning experiments.
7. Identify and use various techniques for purification of proteins.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. After completing the course, students will be proficient in using a variety of equipment used in biochemical studies
2. After completing the course, students will gain proficientcy in working with samples on a microliter and microgram scale
3. After completing the course, students will be able to present, analyuze and interpret a variety of experimental biochemical data in an appropriate manner
4. After completing the course, students will be able to present experimental results in the form of written laboratory reports

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Use and understand the limitations of a variety of equipment used in biochemical studies.
2. Work with samples on a microliter and microgram scale.
3. Appropriately present, analyze and interpret a variety of experimental biochemical data.
4. Demonstrate the presentation of experimental results in the form of written laboratory reports.
5. Identify and use various techniques for purification of proteins.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Compose a synthetic biological part to solve a real-world problem (including but not limited to medicine, artistry, and agricultural applications).
2. Design a methodology to clone, express, purify, and functionally assess a protein, starting with a gene.
3. Predict the properties of a biological part using computational modelling and computer aided visual tools.
4. Debate the usage and ethical considerations of synthetic biology in everyday life.
5. Integrate synthetic biology methodologies with the central dogma of molecular biology.
6. Communicate the necessity and requirements of a research project by scientific writing.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Assimilate the evolution and advancements in the field of genetics and genomics to understand how they permitted the mapping of genes contributing to human diseases, traits, and drug response outcomes.
2. Apply the basic principles of research methodology to develop biological hypotheses pertaining to the role or contribution of genetic factors in human traits and identify methodologies for testing such hypotheses.
3. Reconcile the impact of genetic and genomics studies on the field to discuss the strengths and limitations of genetics studies and how this can affect progress in clinical outcome.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the physical and functional properties of the human genome
2. Use Bioinformatic tools to identify human variation and assess their significance
3. Understand how genome variation is assessed and contributes to human disease and therapies
4. Interprete the significance of SNPs and cancer mutations
5. Understand how microRNA’s control gene expression
6. Understand the applications of genome editing tools to research and therapy
7. Understand how epigenetics can control gene expression
8. Know the role of stem cells in development and disease
9. Anaylse and interprete contriversial scientific literature and present findings from advanced molecular biology-related research articles to your peers

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the major signaling pathways that regulate important cell functions such as growth, proliferation, survival and motility.
2. Emphasis will be placed on the biochemical properties, including structure and enzymatic activity, of key signaling enzymes such as protein kinases, ubiquitin ligases, G protein coupled receptors and the enzymes that synthesize leukotrienes and prostaglandins.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe what proteomics and metabolomics are, including how they differ from other emerging ‘omics fields, to identify the significance they carry in scientific research. (PLO 8; Assessment 1–5)
2. Understand the basis of proteomic and metabolomic techniques and their limitations to be able to create scientific arguments as to whether or not they can be applied to a specific problem. (PLO 8; Assessment 1, 3–4)
3. Identify the types of information that proteomic and metabolomic techniques provide, and how these techniques can become more powerful when combined with complementary methods. (PLO 8; Assessment 1, 3–5)
4. Develop an appreciation of how online databases can be used as tools in the comprehensive analysis of the results gained from metabolomic and proteomic methods discussed. (PLO 8; Assessment 1, 3)
5. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the proteomic and metabolomic methods can be used in both the study and diagnosis of disease states in order to apply them to their own research endeavors. (PLO 8; Assessment 1, 3–5)