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2830 (v.4) Nutritional Biochemistry 282


 

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

2828 (v.3) Principles of Biochemistry 281 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

2810 (v.4) Biochemistry Practical 284

Syllabus:

Factors affecting starch digestion. Indigestible CHO. Gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism. Storage, transmission and expression of genetic information. Recombinant DNA. Hormone action. Integration of metabolism.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of the digestions of starch and the fate of resistant starch and non-digestible CHO. Knowledge of the major pathways of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism which generate and store metabolic energy. Knowledge of the biosynthesis of important macromolecules and macromolecular precursors. An understanding of the role of certain vitamins as co-enzymes in metabolism and of others as antioxidants in the body and in food. Knowledge of the storage, transmission and expression of genetic information and the basics of Recombinant DNA.. An understanding of the interrelationships between tissues and the ways in which metabolism is integrated. The ability to conduct and understand biochemical procedures associated with the study of carbohydrate and fat. Ability to interpret results appropriately and write competent practical reports.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cambell, M. K. (1991), Biochemistry. Saunders College Publishing. Gilbert, H. F. (1992). Basic Concepts in Biochemistry. Martin, D. W., Mayes, P. A. and Rodwell, V. W. (1996). Harper's Biochemistry (24th ed). Norwalk, Appleton and Lange. McKee, T. andMcKee, J. R. (1996), Biochemistry, An Introduction. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. WmC Brown Publishers. Zubay, G. L., Parson, W. W. and Vance D. E. (1995), Priniciples of Biochemistry. Melbourne, WCB Publishers. Elliott, W.H. and Elliott, D.C. (2002),Biochemistry and molecular biology (2nd ed.). Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Unit Texts:

School of Public Health. (2003). Nutritional Biochemistry 282 Practical Manual. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Bers J., et al, (1995), Biochemistry, 5th ed., San Francisco, Freeman and Company.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exam 60%, Laboratory Work 15%, Tests (2) 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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