Introduction to complex biological systems

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ABOUT THE COURSE:One of the real challenges to read and understand biology by non-biologists is its language. Biology text books as well as traditional class room teaching frequently refer to specialized terms, which deters students and scientists of different background from understanding the key concepts and the underlying principles of biology. This lecture series will highlight the overall mechanisms of complex biological systems in a simplistic manner that will not require any previous knowledge of biology. Although this course is designed for non-biologist, students of biological sciences will also benefit from a fresh perspective of important biological conceptsINTENDED AUDIENCE: UG/PGPREREQUISITES: This course is designed for first year undergraduate students. The prerequisite for this course is science at 10+2 level.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Bioscience and Biotech companies.

Syllabus

Week 1:Nucleic acids: the hard drive for information of lifeWeek 2:Transcription & Translation: making product from the stored information in DNAWeek 3:Proteins: the nano-machines of living systemsWeek 4:Enzymes: the biological catalystsWeek 5:Cells: the unit of lifeWeek 6:Metabolism: harnessing of energy in living systemsWeek 7:Evolution: the history of lifeWeek 8:Infectious diseases: virus and bacteriaWeek 9:Immune System: the host defense mechanismWeek 10:Cell, tissue and organ: the complex architecture of living systemsWeek 11:Genetic engineering: impact on human well beingWeek 12:Biophysical and biochemical methods: principles and practices