Module Details

Module Code: ZCHE C2101
Module Title: Biochemistry Biomolecules
Title: Biochemistry Biomolecules
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Aine ONeill
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to give the student a sound knowledge of basic biochemical molecules their structures and functions, and to develop basic laboratory technical and reporting skills with due regard to Health and Safety.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the classification, structure and functions of major biochemical molecules.
LO2 Carry out basic biochemical techniques with due regard to safety in the laboratory
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
4504 SCIE H1111 Chemistry
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Basic concepts
The cell system and biomembranes. The properties and role of water
Amino Acids and Proteins
Classification and structure of amino acids. Polymerisation. Classification, structure and functions of proteins.
Carbohydrates
Classification, structure and functions of glucose, starch, glycogen and cellulose. Non-starch polysaccharides and glycoconjugates.
Lipids and the lipid bilayer
The structure and functions of simple, complex and derived lipids. The digestion and transport of lipids
Transport and ion gradients
Passive, facilitated and active transport. The sodium-potassium pump. Ion gradients
Vitamins
Fat-soluble and water –soluble vitamins; functions, deficiency states and toxicity.
Minerals
Macrominerals and trace minerals, biochemical role of minerals.
Practical
Health &Safety regulations and requirements. Practical classes will develop reporting and numerical skills as well as skills in the use of biochemical equipment and techniques including the following or similar; the preparation of solutions, dilutions and standard graphs; the use of pipettes, UV spectrophotometers and other laboratory equipment; biochemical analysis; chromatographic separation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A number of short assessments
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Laboratory Book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two hour written final examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-sit examinations or repeat entire module

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Nelson,Michael M. Cox. Principles Biochem 7e (International Ed), [ISBN: 9781319108243].
  • Lubert Stryer,Jeremy Berg,John Tymoczko,Gregory Gatto. (2019), Biochemistry, WH Freeman, p.1208, [ISBN: 9781319114657].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sareen S. Gropper,Jack L. Smith,Timothy P. Carr. (2016), Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage Learning, p.640, [ISBN: 9781305627857].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • www.youtube.com.
  • www.jove.com.
  • www.biomodel.uah.es.
Discussion Note: