Module Details

Module Code: ZCHE C3102
Module Title: Biochemistry 2
Title: Biochemistry 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Rosemary O'Hara
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to expand the students knowledge of biochemical processes, systems and structures.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the biologically important interactions with light; Photosynthesis; Biochemistry of the visual process. Signal Transduction: G-proteins, Adenylyl cyclase signalling pathway, Inositol-phospholipid signalling pathway; receptor tyrosine kinases.
LO2 Describe and elucidate the pathway involved in cholesterol biosynthesis; Lipid metabolism and regulation, Ketone bodies as fuel molecules.
LO3 Carry out a range of biochemical analysis in the laboratory with due regard to health and safety. Develop individual and team based biochemical analysis skills.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
None.
 
Indicative Content
Photobiology; Hormones and Signalling.
Describe the biologically important interactions with light; Photosynthesis; Biochemistry of the visual process. Signal Transduction: G-proteins, Adenylyl cyclase signalling pathway, Inositol-phospholipid signalling pathway; receptor tyrosine kinases.
Cholesterol biosynthesis.
Describe and elucidate the pathway involved in cholesterol biosynthesis; Lipid metabolism and regulation, Ketone bodies as fuel molecules.
Practical
Students will build on biochemical skills developed to date and apply these in areas such as adsorption, thin-layer chromatography of lipids, enzyme analysis, enzyme assays, protein analysis and identification. Electrophoresis, crude protein extraction and chromatography.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Multiple choice questions and short answer questions will be used to assess student progress in Semester 1.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will submit their Practical laboratory books after each laboratory practical for feedback.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Formal examination at the end of Semester 2.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 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
  • Laurence A. Moran, Robert A Horton, Gray Scrimgeour, Marc Perry. Principles of Biochemistry, Prentice Hall, p.896, [ISBN: 9780321707338].
  • Nelson DL, Cox MM. (2012), Lehningers Principles of Biochemistry, 3rd. Worth Publishers.
  • Berg J, Tymoczko J, and Stryer. (2015), Biochemistry.
  • Donald Voet, Judith G Voet, Charlotte W Pratt. (2018), Voets Principles of Biochemistry, 5th. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781119455134].
  • Biochemistry journals available in the Library.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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