Protein and Enzyme Engineering

Undergraduate

The objective of this course is to explore current methods and approaches to design, modify and characterize proteins and enzymes for applications in biotechnology and medicine. We will start from the fundamental principles of molecular genetics, as well as protein and enzyme structure and function to better understand the current opportunities and challenges to engineering proteins and enzymes for specific applications. At the end of the course, you should have a deeper understanding of how the fundamental principles in molecular biology and protein biochemistry can be harnessed to help develop practical solutions to a wide range of important applications. (Prerequisite: BIOC-2010.) (3 lecture hours a week.) (May be offered as a cross-career course with BIOC-8008 (Section 01 and 02))