Biochemistry of human function (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr Marie-Paule Van Damme (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: The specific objectives of the lecture program are to build on the concepts introduced in the subject BMS1011 - Biomedical Chemistry - and to provide students a sound understanding of the basic principles of 1. The regulation and integration of metabolic pathways in tissues and cells 2. The generation of energy in the form of ATP by mitochondrial electron transport and the role of human mitochondrial DNA and import of proteins into the mitochondrion 3. Biochemical mechanisms of cell growth and differentiation 4. Biomedical aspects of molecular medicine in relation to normal and diseased human tissues 5. Biochemical aspects of nutrition The specific objectives of the self-directed learning, small group teaching program are to enable students to develop problem-solving skills through evaluation of biochemical data and through problem-based, self-directed learning to provide students with an understanding and hands-on experience of the methods used to: 6. assay enzyme activity and metabolic flux 7. Study cell growth, cell differentiation and cell death 8. Investigate the biochemistry of specialised tissues 9. Design experiments to establish nutritional needs of humans
Assessment: Written examination by short answer questions and MCQs: 60% + Continuous assessment of project performance: 30% + Mid semester test: 10%
Contact Hours: 3 lectures per week and 3 hours practical or equivalent
Prerequisites: BMS1011
Prohibitions: BCH2022, BND2021
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