This document outlines a 7-week PhD course on enzymology taught by Marika Shavlakadze, covering the biomedical importance, nomenclature, properties, and mechanisms of action of enzymes. Laboratory work includes quantitative protein assays, and the course uses specified reading materials from established biochemistry textbooks. Assessment will be through a written exam.

1. Biochemistry 1
PhD Marika Shavlakadze

2. 7 Week
Lecture and Seminars
Theme
Enzymes: Biomedical importance of enzymes. Enzymes nomenclature. Properties of enzymes. Mechanism of action of enzymes.
Laboratory work:
Quantitative assay of proteins
Reading Materials:
 Harper`s illustrated biochemistry, Rodwell, W.Victor et al, Chapter: 7
 Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry 5th edition, Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier, Chapter: 5
Type of Assessment: Written exam