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.
Availability
Class details
Roseworthy Campus
Class number 20849
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 20848
Section PR02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 20851
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 20850
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 30576
Section LE01
Size 40
Available 40
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