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Aim: To introduce techniques for protein, DNA, lipid and carbohydrate identification, isolation and analysis for biochemical, biological, medical, agricultural, and food sciences.

Content: Identification, extraction, separation and analysis of proteins, DNA, lipids and carbohydrates; centrifugation, precipitation, chromatography, electrophoresis, laboratory safety, cell culture, accessing the scientific literature.

Practicals: Techniques for protein, DNA, lipid and carbohydrate identification, isolation and analysis

Assessment: 2 h class tests, assignments (24%), practicals (16%), 3 h exam (60%).

DP Requirement: Class mark of 40%, attendance at 80% of tutorials and practicals.