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.
- Foundations of Biochemistry
- Macromolecules & Cellular Energetics
- Integrative & Regulatory Biochemistry
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how protein and enzyme structure and function, is derived from the constituent amino acids, and compare the features of structural, transport and globular proteins and enzymes.
- Describe the basic principles governing enzyme catalysed reactions and how different forms of inhibition can be applied to these enzymes to regulate biochemical pathways.
- 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 research, critically evaluate and communicate scientific information independently and in a team.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course