Module code | BCM 252 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Carbohydrate structure and function. Blood glucose measurement in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. Bioenergetics and biochemical reaction types. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, citric acid cycle and electron transport. Total ATP yield from the complete oxidation of glucose. A comparison of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Online activities include techniques for the study and analysis of metabolic pathways and enzymes; PO ratio of mitochondria, electrophoresis, extraction, solubility and gel permeation techniques; scientific method and design. |
Module credits | 12.00 |
NQF Level | 06 |
Programmes |
BDietetics
BSc Biochemistry BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Culinary Science BSc Entomology BSc Food Science BSc Genetics BSc Human Genetics BSc Human Physiology BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology BSc Medical Sciences BSc Microbiology BSc Nutrition BSc Plant Science BSc Zoology BScAgric Animal Science |
Service modules | Faculty of Education Faculty of Health Sciences |
Prerequisites | BCM 251 GS and BCM 257 GS. |
Contact time | 1 tutorial per week, 2 lectures per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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