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Basic Biochemical Systems
The cell system, the biomembrane, the functions of water
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Amino Acids and Proteins
Structure of amino acids, essential and nonessential amino acids. Polymerisation and protein structure. The functions of proteins
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Enzymology
The definition and mode of action of enzymes. The factors influencing enzyme activity
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Carbohydrates
Classification, structure and functions of glucose, starch, glycogen and cellulose. Non-starch polysaccharides
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Lipids
The structure and functions of simple, complex and derived lipids. Essential fatty acids. The digestion and transport of lipids
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Vitamins
The biochemical functions of fat-soluble and water–soluble vitamins
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Minerals
Macrominerals and trace minerals, biochemical role of minerals
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Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Introduction to metabolism and the control of metabolism. Metabolic pathways; Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the electron transfer chain, β-oxidation. The generation of ATP. Ketosis. Amino acid catabolism. Gluconeogenesis
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Practical
Classes will cover Health & Safety regulations and requirements, relevant calculations and scientific reporting. Students will develop skills in the use of biochemical equipment such as pipettes, pH meters and UV spectrophotometers as well as basic laboratory techniques such as biochemical analysis, chromatography and the study of enzyme activity
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Lubert Stryer,Jeremy Berg,John Tymoczko,Gregory Gatto. (2019), Biochemistry, WH Freeman, p.1208, [ISBN: 9781319114657].
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Sareen S. Gropper,Jack L. Smith,Timothy P. Carr. (2016), Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage Learning, p.640, [ISBN: 9781305627857].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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David Nelson,Michael M. Cox. Principles Biochem 7e (International Ed), [ISBN: 9781319108243].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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www.youtube.com.
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www.jove.com.
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www.biomodule.uah.es.
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