To introduce the student to the disciplines of Applied Chemistry and Industrial biochemistry. To provide the student with a reference framework for future core course modules. To generate student interest and enthusiasm for the subject areas by focusing upon relevant, topical issues of broad public interest

Importance of chemical and biopharmaceutical industry globally and use of fundamentals relating to chemistry and biochemistry underpinning consumer chemicals (such as detergents, shampoos, cosmetics etc), pharmaceuticals (eg aspirin, paracetamol, penicillin), oil industry (diesel, petrol, tars) and semiconductor industry (materials and processes involved in silicon processing and etching for microchip devices) as well as biopharmaceuticals, such as antibodies, insulin and other proteins. Chemistry: Case studies where chemistry has solved major problems e.g developments in glass manufacture that makes iphones possible, the advances in synthetic chemistry that allowed antibiotics to be produced at a global scale; the fundamentals of chemistry in polymers and polymeric processes; the chemistry of how aluminium is produced from bauxite and chemistry that makes lithium ion batteries possible. Analytical chemistry and its role in forensics; The role of an industrial chemist in a work environment. Industrial Biochemistry includes production of genetic engineered protein; overview of approaches and applications. The human genome project and its impact on society.The biochemistry of HIV, including viral structure and biology. Biotechnological approached to developing a antibodies, vaccine. Molecular biology of cancer. Oncogenes and cellular transformation. Approaches to drug discovery and drug delivery. Products of pharmaceutical biotechnology and their medical uses. The unique biology of extreme/hyperthermophiles. Hyperthermophiles as a source in industrially relevant substances. Practical applications of industrial biochemistry. Review of biochemical processes currently used at an industrial scale. Some fundamental concepts in bioprocess engineering. The role of an industrial biochemist in a process work environment. Foundamentals of cellular respiration. The approach to research; case studies; identification of a problem, planning and pursuing a research strategy.

Describe practical applications of applied chemistry and industrial biochemistry 2. Identify the major career options open to applied chemists and industrial biochemists 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts underpinning applied chemistry and biochemistry. 4. Outline the basic principles of, and approaches to, undertaking research.

Identify and appreciate issues relevant to the public perception of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Module will be taught primarily through a formal interactive lecturing mode (1 lecture per week). The students will also research and prepare and focus upon some relevant aspect of the syllabus. The module will be assessed by means of a final multiple choice exam (100% of marks)