| Module code | BCM 252 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Biochemistry of carbohydrates. Thermodynamics and bioenergetics. Glycolysis, citric acid cycle and electron transport. Glycogen metabolism, pentose-phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis and photosynthesis. Practical training in study and analysis of metabolic pathways and enzymes. Scientific method and design: Hypothesis design and testing, method design and scientific controls. |
| Module credits | 12.00 |
| Programmes |
BDietetics Dietetics
BSc Biochemistry BSc Biological Sciences BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Ecology BSc Entomology BSc Food Management (4 years) 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 Physics BSc Plant Science BSc Zoology BScAgric Animal Science BScAgric Animal Science: Pasture Science BScAgric Food Science and Technology |
| Service modules | Faculty of Education Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Prerequisites | [CMY117 GS] and [CMY127 GS] and [MLB111 GS] |
| Contact time | 90 minute practical per week, 2 lectures per week |
| Language of tuition | Double Medium |
| Academic organisation | Biochemistry |
| Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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