Download Module code SB-2243 Module Title Introduction to Biochemistry

Modulecode
ModuleTitle
Degree/Diploma
TypeofModule
ModularCredits
SB-2243
IntroductiontoBiochemistry
BachelorofScience(Biology)
MajorCore
4
TotalstudentWorkload
8hours/week
Contacthours
6hours/week
SB-2241CellBiology
SB-2210Cells,BiomoleculesandMicrobiology;SB-4306Biochemistry
Prerequisite
Anti-requisite
Aims
Themoduleisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithabasicunderstandingofthestructure,properties
and function of biologically important macromolecules and assemblies. It will also provide them
with the concept of energy conservation and conversion processes in a living cell and thus lay a
foundationinunderstandingthereactionsofmetabolism.
LearningOutcomes
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthismodule,astudentwillbeexpectedtobeableto:
Lowerorder: 50% -Describethebuildingblocksofthevariousmacromolecules
-Describethecompositionandarchitectureofbiologicalmembranes
-Describethestructureandfunctionofproteins
-Explainenzymeactionandregulation
-Identifythemolecularmechanismsunderlyingenergyproductionincells
Middleorder:40% -Dissectimportantcellularprocessesincludingglycolysis,thetricarboxylic
pathwayandtheelectrontransportchain
-Conductlaboratorypracticals,collectdata,interpretanddiscussresults
Higherorder: 10% -Workeffectivelyingroupsduringlaboratorypracticalsandindependentlyin
reportingexperimentalresults
ModuleContents
-Anoverviewofthechemicalcomponentsofcells
-Structureandfunctionofmacromolecules
-Lipids,carbohydratesandproteins
-Basicconceptsofthermodynamicsandbioenergetics
-Enzymes,characteristicsandregulation
-Cellularandanaerobicrespiration
-Glycolysisandthetricarboxylicacidcycle
-Theelectrontransportchainandoxidativephosphorylation
-Alcoholandlactatefermentation
Assessment Formativeassessment
Tutorialassignmentsandfeedback
Summativeassessment Examination:60%
Coursework:40%
-5practicalassignments(30%)
-2classtests(10%)