BIOL6171 Biochemistry and Nutrition

Offered By	School of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Biology
Offered in	First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Course Description: This course covers the metabolism of the major nutrients: Carbohydrates Fats Amino acids Introductory lectures are focused on: Protein structure Enzyme function Regulation Principles of energy metabolism. In the second half, lectures focus on: Metabolism of macronutrients is discussed at tissue, cellular and molecular level. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Describe the major metabolic pathways involved in the degradation of nutrients in the human body 2. Understand principles of biochemical methods and be able to use them with appropriate instruction 3. Understand the basis of reactivity of biologically relevant molecules and their interactions 4. Critically analyse and evaluate experimental data 5. Critique biochemical methods and use library research to evaluate research data
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will be based on: Two library projects - students investigate methods to analyse biomolecules (15% each; LO 1, 3, 4, 5) Five practical class reports (8% each; LO 1, 2, 3, 4) Final exam covering the complete course material including practical classes (30%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Workload	Twenty-eight lectures (2-3 per week), six tutorials and five laboratory sessions of four hours each.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Health, Medicine and the Body
Eligibility	Requires Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement; specific knowledge in the area of cell and molecular biology is required.
Requisite Statement	Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement; specific knowledge in the area of cell and molecular biology is required.
Consent Required	Permission from course co-ordinator
Prescribed Texts	Campbell, M.K & Farrell, S.O. 2006. Biochemistry. Brooks/Cole.
Academic Contact	Prof Stefan Broer

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