BMS2021

Biochemistry in human function

(MED)

Associate Professor C Robinson (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

6 points + 3 lectures per week and 3 hours practical or equivalent + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Biochemical principles of cellular metabolic regulation, growth, differentiation and death. An introduction to molecular medicine - specialised tissue metabolism of blood cells and the liver; the biochemical basis of diabetes. The generation of metabolic energy from macronutrients; the formation of mitochondria and their role in cellular bioenergetics. Biochemical basis of human nutrition - fed and fasted states, dietary intake, energy stores in man, food energy demands in basal and active states, diet and weight control.

Assessment: Written examination by short answer questions and MCQs: 60% + Continuous assessment of project performance: 30% + Mid semester test: 10%