Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
4103BMBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of this course is to provide an education in the fundamental biochemical processes which occur in the cell. This will be underpinned by a thorough introduction into the relevant molecular biology of DNA, proteins and lipids.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the structure and function of basic biological molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and DNA.
2.
Explain the major metabolic pathways of cellular metabolism.
3.
Analyse and present basic biochemical data in the form of a practical report
4.
Describe the planning and organisation of practical work
5.
Describe leadership and mobilising others in a practical
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This course will present the fundamental underlying principles of biochemistry from first principles, and as such will focus on the relevant molecular groups, structures and chemical reactions for each distinct branch of biochemistry. The structure and function of DNA will also be considered and a brief overview of transcription and translation also given. Building upon this knowledge of fundamental groups and chemical reactions, students will then be introduced to cellular energy metabolism: Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the Calvin cycle, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid catabolism, TCA cycle, respiration and the clinical and commercial implications of these pathways.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide an education in the fundamental biochemical processes which occur in the cell. This will be underpinned by a thorough introduction into the relevant molecular biology of DNA, proteins and lipids.
The aim of this module is to provide an education in the fundamental biochemical processes which occur in the cell. This will be underpinned by a thorough introduction into the relevant molecular biology of DNA, proteins and lipids.
Additional Information:The aim of this course is to provide an education in the metabolic chemical processes which occur in the cell. This will be underpinned by a thorough introduction into relevant biological and chemical structures at the molecular level. Each student will also do a range of practicals which will investigate the characteristics of biological molecules. Knowledge and comprehension questions will accompany a through write-up of the practical.
The exam will consist of both multiple choice questions and short answer questions which will cover both the practical and lecture content of the course.