Introduction
Metabolic biochemistry entails the study of intermediary metabolism and the structures involved. This unit is concerned mainly with the metabolic processes involved in the inter-conversion and storage of metabolic energy, the regulation of these processes and the associated molecules. Specifically, the intention of this unit is to: Introduce some of the chemical and physical processes on which life depends; Provide you with an understanding of some of the major biological molecules and their metabolic interrelationships sufficient to pursue further studies in the nutrition, exercise science, physiology and molecular biology of higher organisms; Develop your awareness of the biomedical applications of biochemistry.
Summary
| Unit name | Metabolic Biochemistry |
| Unit code | CXA261 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jeff Beckett |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound and broad understanding of the metabolic basis, and co-ordination, of metabolism in humans in both healthy and diseased cells and tissues
- Apply critical thinking skills to complex problem-based learning activities
- Interpret, evaluate and communicate biochemical data from scientific literature and in laboratory-based experimentation in the form of a case study.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CZZ101 AND CZZ102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independant Learning (4hrs x weekly); Online seminar (1hr x 1 time); Tutorial (2 hours x weekly); Practical (3 hours x 4 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Case Study (10%)|Test (15%)|Test (15%)|Metabolic disease review (20%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Although you do not need a physical textbook to successfully complete CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry, it would be beneficial to have at least one biochemistry textbook for reference to assist your understanding of the subject material. In this course, most of the lectures will be derived from the following textbook (UTAS library links to the eBook version will be provided in relevant MyLO modules) Voet, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 5th Edition 2016. ISBN 978-1-118-91840-1. |
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