Undergraduate - UnitBTH2752 - Cellular metabolism

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Organisational Unit	Gippsland School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Offered	Gippsland Second semester 2013 (Day) Sunway Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Jenny Mosse (Gippsland); Dr Ton So Ha (Sunway)

Synopsis

The unit begins with a general overview of metabolism and bioenergetics. This is followed by a comprehensive survey of cellular metabolism including: the generation of energy from major dietary components: carbohydrate, protein and lipid; the biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides; and amino acid metabolism. A study of photosynthesis illustrates the linkage between electron transport systems and biosyntheses. The integration and control of cellular biochemistry and the role of hormones in metabolic regulation is emphasised.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Explain the mechanisms involved in the storage and processing of metabolic fuels;

Discuss mechanisms for control of metabolic reaction sequences;

Describe the specialised metabolic role of various tissues;

Explain how metabolic processes are integrated and regulated;

Demonstrate advanced laboratory skills;

Collect, interpret and present experimental data in an accessible and appropriate format.

Assessment

Assignment work: 20%
Practical work: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Jenny Mosse

Contact hours

Three hours of lectures per week and 36 hours laboratory classes per semester

Prerequisites

CHM1011 or CHM1051, plus one of BIO1022 or BIO1722

Prohibitions

BCH2022