312626 (v.1) Biochemistry and Physiology of Aquatic Animals 501
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
| Syllabus: | Fundamentals of physiology and biochemistry of aquatic animals. Structure and functions of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Enzymes. Major biochemical pathways. Biochemical energetics. Chemistry of body fluids. Major physiological processes in aquatic species: respiration and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, endocrinology, immunity, and nervous system. Comparisons between land and aquatic animals where relevant. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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