CHEM 31032

>< Type/Status : Compulsory
>< Title : Bio-organic Chemistry
>< Pre-requisites : CHEM 22042
>< Objectives : To provide basics of biomolecules and pesticides.
>< Course Content :

Amino acids and proteins

Structure, synthesis, properties (physical and chemical) of amino acids. Nomenclature of peptides. Synthesis and determination of the primary structure of peptides.

Carbohydrates

Structure and reactions of monosaccharides and their derivatives, disaccharides and industrially important carbohydrates.

Nucleic acids

Structure and synthesis of nucleic acids

Pesticides

Classification of pesticides and toxicity of pesticides. Synthesis, metabolism and biochemical action of selected pesticides. Residue analysis of pesticides in the environment.

>< Process : A combination of lectures and tutorials
>< Scheme of Evaluation : 100% end of course examination.
>< Recommended Reading :
1. Hassal, K. A. (1990), The biochemistry and uses of pesticides, 2nd edition, Macmillan.
2. Green, M. B., Hartley, G. S. and West, T. F. (1987), Chemicals for Crop Improvement and Pest Management, 3rd edition, Pergamon.
3. Coping, L. G. (1998), Chemistry and Mode of Action of Crop Protection Agents, RSC.
4. Loudon, G. M. (1984), Organic chemistry, Wesley.

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