Chemistry of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids.
The science of human nutrition based on some elementary principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Nutritional requirements, the function and metabolism of nutrients and the practical means for achieving adequate nutrition are emphasized. The relationship among social and economic issues, nutrition, food production and distribution will be discussed.
Synthetic biology an emerging field inspired by the diverse parts of the living world and puts them together in new ways to unlock functions not yet found in nature. Bringing an engineering-driven approach to biochemistry, we will explore the principles of synthetic biology, and how to apply them to arising challenges in medicine, biotechnology, and green chemistry.