B.SC.BIOCHEMISTRY – MAJOR COURSES:
YEARS III & IV

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SCH311 General Microbiology
Ms. Proum Sorya
Year III, Semester I
A comparative study of procaryotic and eucaryotic micro-organisms, with an emphasis on the nutrition, growth, metabolism, genetics, and taxonomy of procaryotic micro-organisms. Students also tudy the relationships of procaryotic micro-organisms with other organisms.

SCH312 Cytology
Ms. Cheng Mak Phan
Year III, Semester I
In this course, students learn about cells and their components. They explore nuclear and cell division, meiosis and fertilization, and how these relate to development. They also learn about cell physiology, physical and analytical chemistry principles for the study of structure and functions of cells and organelles, cell metabolism, cell membranes, and the physiological responses of cells to the environment in both plants and animals.

SCH313 Techniques in Biochemistry
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year III, Semester II
Examines the applications of spectrometry, centrifugation, gel electrophoresis, liquid scintillation spectrometry, gel filtration and HPLC for the analysis and characterization of bio-molecules including enzymes.

SCH314 Plant & Animal Physiology I
SCH315 Plant & Animal Physiology II
Mr. Thay Ieng Ly
Year III, Semester II
This course covers general principles in the control of living processes in plants and animals. It also examines the importance and implications of different living phenomena in terms of adaptation.

SCH316 Food Microbiology I
Ms. Proum Sorya
Year III, Semester II
This course examines the cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics of specific groups of bacteria and fungi associated with food production and preservation. Students learn about spoilage-causing microorganisms and food-borne diseases, food inspection and sanitation control, and microbial test standards of foods.

SCH317 Instrument Methods of Chemical Analysis

Ms. Proum Sorya
Year III, Semester II
This course introduces students to the electromagnetic spectrum and absorption and emission of radiation, as they relate to electronic and molecular structure. Various types of spectroscopy including fluorescence and emission will be considered, as will the principles and types of instruments used.

SCH417 Enzyme Kinetics and Metabolic Control
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester I
Describes the principles of enzymes kinetics, regulatory mechanisms of enzyme activity, synthesis, and typical examples of regulatory systems.

SCH418 Bioenergetics
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester I
This course explores thermodynamics, aspects of biological systems, processes of energy transudation, ATP generation and utilization.

SCH419 Biochemical Genetics
Mr. Pen Satyavisal
Year IV, Semester I
A study of molecular chemistry as the basis of heredity. Students learn about the structure and behavior of DNA, RNA proteins, replication genetic codes, transcription machinery, translation machinery, and recombinant DNA and biotechnology.

SCH420 Fermentation Technology
Ms. Men Noeun
Year IV, Semester I
Describes micro-organisms in the fermentation process, stoichiometry of biological reactions, fermentation kinetics, bioreactors and transport phenomena in fermentation products.

SCH421 Enzyme Biotechnology
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester I
This course focuses on the uses of enzymes in industrial processes, enzyme reactors and general applications of enzyme technology. Students also examine methods of enzyme preparation and the immobilization of enzymes and cells.

SCH422 Nutrition
Mr. Pen Satyavisal
Year IV, Semester I
This course examines the language of nutrition, diets, the biology and metabolism of food, and concepts and components of a balanced diet. Students also learn about food preparation, food composition, and the requirements and assessment of nutrition of individuals and the community.

SCH423 Biochemistry of Immunology
Ms. Men Noeun
Year IV, Semester I
In this course, students learn about antibody structures and formations. The course covers natural and synthetic antigens, antibody-antigen interactions, complement and hypersensitivity, immunochemical techniques and analyses of various antigens presented in biochemical problems.

SCH409 Food Chemistry I
Ms. Ke Kantha Mealea
Year IV, Semester II
This course examines the chemical composition, properties and the nutritional value of foods. Students focus on changes at the cellular and molecular levels, particularly chemical and biological changes in foods.

SCH424 Carbohydrate and Protein Technology
Ms. Ke Kantha Mealea
Year IV, Semester II
Describes the general chemistry, structure and properties of carbohydrates and proteins of commercial interest as well as their techniques for analysis, elucidation of structure, production technology and application.

SCH425 DNA
Mr. Pen Satyavisal
Year IV, Semester II
In this course, students learn about basic genetic mechanisms, recombinant DNA mechanisms, control of gene expression, DNA cloning and DNA sequencing.

SCH426 Bioinorganic Chemistry
Ms. Sreng Soknet
Year IV, Semester II
Describes the role of inorganic compounds in biological systems. Includes transition metal-containing systems, structural and electronic properties and the reactivity of metallo-proteins, metallo-enzymes, and metallo-cofactors.

SCH427 General Toxicology
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester II
This course gives students a general overview of toxicology including its history, branches, toxic doses, stages of toxication, effect mechanisms of toxins and toxicity tests.

SCH428 Seminar in Biochemistry
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester II
Students select topics of current interest in Biochemistry to investigate then prepare and present in a class seminar. 

SCH429 Special Problems in Biochemistry
Mr. Heng Savoeun
Year IV, Semester II
Students research and solve biochemical and biotechnological problems. They then present a written report and undertake an oral examination about their research.

Year IV, Semester II
Outstanding students are invited in their final semester to undertake a supervised investigative research project and write a report. They must defend their thesis in a seminar presentation.

 

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