Life Science I

Course Purpose
The purpose of this lecture course is to understand fundamental systems that support living organisms from the viewpoint of molecular structures and metabolic reactions.
Learning Goals
On successful completion of this course students will be able to explain the classification of living organisms, the structure and function of the cell, process of gene expression and protein synthesis.
Topic
Session 1Basic concept and classification of living things
Session 2Cell structure
Session 3Molecules (sugars) that make up life
Session 4Molecules (lipids and proteins) that make up life
Session 5Proteins and enzymes
Session 6Metabolism and bioenergy production
Session 7Photosynthesis
Session 8Molecules that make up life (nucleic acid structure)
Session 9DNA replication, damage and repair
Session 10Cell division and reproduction
Session 11Gene expression
Session 12Translation mechanism
Session 13Genome and evolution, viruses
Session 14Biotechnology
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