Course overview
Topics covered include broad metabolic pathways and transport mechanisms in the maintenance of whole-body homeostasis. Metabolic changes occurring in disease states. Biochemical and/or physiological functions of biomolecules to mitigate the onset of disease and the mechanisms of action. The interaction between nutrients and drugs and implications on homeostasis and pathology. Comparative studies on the effectiveness of biomolecules according to changes in disease biomarker(s).
Course learning outcomes
- Compare normal biochemical processes in cardiometabolic, hepatic, renal, haematological, immunological, bone and nervous systems with the changes that occur in disease states.
- Describe the effect of nutrients on disease biomarkers and interpret the biochemical mechanisms.
- Interpret normal and pathological biochemical data used for the investigation of various diseases.
- Research, critique and synthesise the biochemical literature to prepare scientific and technical reports on nutrients in health and disease prevention.
- Employ laboratory procedures to reinforce the theoretical knowledge of the biochemical pathways involved in human health and disease.
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