Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7020
Title: Principles Metabolic Pathways
Long Title: Principles of Metabolic Pathways (UCC module BC2002)
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The objective of this module is to provide students with an introduction to metabolic pathways
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline how energy is harvested and used to drive cellular reactions
LO2 Describe and illustrate the metabolic pathways of; glycolysis, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the synthesis and degradation of fatty acids and the synthesis of ketone bodies
LO3 Describe the interrelationships between the various metabolic pathways and outline their overall regulation
LO4 Proficiently perform laboratory experiments and record, analyse and evaluate data obtained.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
BC2001 or BL1002, BL1004, CM1003
 
Indicative Content
Indicative Content
General introduction to types of metabolic pathways and common strategies used in energy metabolism, bioenergetics. Overview of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism and the regulation of these pathways, discussing hormonal, covalent and allosteric control of enzymes. The citric acid cycle and its central role in metabolism. Oxidative phosphorylation, electron transfer and ATP synthesis. Lipid metabolism. The mobilisation of fats. Fatty acid catabolism. Ketone body formation. Fatty acid biosynthesis. Regulation of fatty acid and lipid metabolism. Integration and overall control of metabolism.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Laboratory Report
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 3 lectures per week for 6 weeks Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Lab + Problem based and self directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 4.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 4.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Lehninger, Cox & Nelson. Principles of Biochemistry, 4th. Worth.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 3 Mandatory