Introduction
Provides students with a broad introduction to metabolic and nutritional aspects of biochemistry, and laboratory techniques in biochemical analysis of tissues and enzymes. Major topics include structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the integration and control of metabolism, by hormonal and other means in health and disease; roles of selected nutrients in health and disease. The role of metabolism in major human diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer) is emphasised.
Students should be aware that TCE Year 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) is assumed knowledge for this unit.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition |
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| Unit code | CBA260 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Dr Stephen Richards |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 or KPZ164) AND (CZZ102 or KZA161 or KPA161)
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 1hr lectures, 3hrs lab fortnightly; tutorials 1-hr weekly |
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| Assessment | Practical Worksheets 15%; In semester tests 25%; 2 hour written end of semester Exam, 60%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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| Recommended | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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