Module Details

Module Code: BIOL8020
Title: Advanced Metabolism UCC BC3002
Long Title: Advanced Metabolism UCC BC3002
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The objective is to study the metabolism of Nitrogen-containing compounds and the metabolism of complex lipids.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and illustrate the metabolic pathways of purine, pyrimidine and amino acid metabolism
LO2 Describe and illustrate the enzymology of nitrogen fixation
LO3 Describe and illustrate the Biochemistry of the polypeptide and steroid hormones
LO4 Illustrate the structure of principal nucleotides and their functions
LO5 Discuss chemotherapeutic agents that target enzymes in the nucleotide biosynthetic pathways
LO6 Describe the biosynthesis of principal membrane lipids
LO7 Outline cholesterol, lipoprotein and bile acid metabolism
LO8 Describe the interrelationships between the various metabolic pathways and understand their overall regulation
LO9 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
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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; BC2002
 
Indicative Content
No indicative content
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

No Coursework
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 a week for 6 weeks Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Includes problem based learning Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
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.
  • Reed, Holmes, Weyers & Jones. Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences Longman, Longman.
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 6 Mandatory