Course Description
Structures and functions of biomolecules; Enzyme and its regulation catalysis; Metabolism of biomolecules; Mechanism of the flow of genetic information; Gene synthesis, expression and regulation
Course Goals
The program aims to educate researchers and educators to gain academic knowledges and technologies about advanced biochemistry and nutrition as well as updates research in these areas for the development of academic work with social and with achievement motivation, moral and ethical manners.
Course Objectives
1) Describe relationships among gene alterations, nutrients, and nutritional diseases.
2) Describe protein structure and function, development of enzyme assay, and antimicrobial peptides and its applications
3) Describe how to care and use of laboratory animals
4) Explain principles of genetically modified (GM) foods and food safety
5) List problems of nutrition transition and patterns of alternative nutrition
Course-level Learning Outcomes: CLOs
At the end of the course, the students should be able to
CLO1: Describe principles of knowledge and technologies in biochemistry and nutrition
CLO2: Apply updated research in biochemistry and nutrition