Course overview
This course provides an advanced introduction to the fundamental processes of animal biochemistry and metabolism with specific emphasis on animal health and management.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how protein structure and function is derived from the constituent amino acids, and compare the features of structural and globular proteins
- Describe the basic principles governing enzyme catalysed reactions and the forms of inhibition of enzyme-catalysed reactions
- Describe and apply the major pathways of carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism to demonstrate how energy is stored and released through them
- Demonstrate familiarity and competence with the practical skills and techniques used in biochemical research, analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake the research, preparation and delivery of presentations of biochemical topics selected to reinforce and augment the material presented in lectures
Degree list
The following degrees include this course