122202

The Dynamic Cell

Energy metabolism in higher eukaryotes from the perspective of life on earth and the necessary adaptation of living organisms from an anaerobic to aerobic environment. Carbohydrate, lipid and nitrogen metabolism in the context of health and disease. Integration and regulation of carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. A lecture and problem-based tutorial course complemented by a hands-on project-based laboratory course.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

122202

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Biochemistry

Course planning information

Course notes

The final examination and semester test will be an online supervised examination using remote invigilation.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

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You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Describe the role of metabolic pathways in a range of organisms in the adaptation to life on earth in an oxidising environment.
  • 2 Describe and explain energy capture and transduction in plants and the role of plants as a sustainable food source.
  • 3 Describe and explain the major biochemical and energy transduction pathways of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogen-containing compounds and discuss their interrelationships for maintenance of animal (monogastric and ruminant) and human health.
  • 4 Work in teams to design and carry out a range of practical experiments with a focus on cell-based and cell-free biochemical systems and related instrumentation.
  • 5 Present and critically interpret biochemical data as well as solve numerical and theoretical problems relevant to animal and human metabolism.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 3 5 15%
Written Assignment 4 5 20%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 15%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

BIOCHEMISTRY; CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS 2ED

Author
DEON R APPLING
ISBN
9781292268203
Edition
2018
Publisher
PEARSON

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