Biochemistry and Metabolism G (11895.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides a comprehensive exploration of metabolism. It examines the synthesis and breakdown of biomolecules as fuels and building blocks for the human body to function. This unit introduces students to metabolism and energy transfer mechanisms and explores the main catabolic and anabolic pathways for carbohydrates, proteins and fats together with their regulation. Emphasis will be placed on the utilisation of these nutrients under different physiological conditions and selected metabolic/nutritional diseases. This unit is co-taught with 11734 Biochemistry and Metabolism.
1. Differentiate between major biochemical pathways used in humans, both to extract energy from the key nutrients and to synthesise new cellular components;
2. Examine the role of energy in living cells, with particular reference to the concept of free energy and the role of ATP;
3. Appraise the mechanisms of metabolic control of the main catabolic and anabolic pathways;
4. Integrate acquired knowledge of metabolic pathways to evaluate metabolic changes in disease;
5. Develop experimental laboratory skills and apply scientific principles to the interpretation of biochemical data; and
6. Critically evaluate and interpret a variety of literature to address a contemporary issue in medical science, from a metabolic/biochemical perspective.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Differentiate between major biochemical pathways used in humans, both to extract energy from the key nutrients and to synthesise new cellular components;
2. Examine the role of energy in living cells, with particular reference to the concept of free energy and the role of ATP;
3. Appraise the mechanisms of metabolic control of the main catabolic and anabolic pathways;
4. Integrate acquired knowledge of metabolic pathways to evaluate metabolic changes in disease;
5. Develop experimental laboratory skills and apply scientific principles to the interpretation of biochemical data; and
6. Critically evaluate and interpret a variety of literature to address a contemporary issue in medical science, from a metabolic/biochemical perspective.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11894 Fundamentals of Biochemistry G.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
6481 Human Biochemistry G.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Xiaonan Zhang |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Xiaonan Zhang |
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