| Module code | BCM 261 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Biochemistry of lipids, membrane structure, anabolism and catabolism of lipids. Nitrogen metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis and catabolism. Biosynthesis of neurotransmitters, pigments, hormones and nucleotides from amino acids. Catabolism of pureness and pyrimidines. Therapeutic agents directed against nucleotide metabolism. Examples of inborn errors of metabolism of nitrogen containing compounds. The urea cycle, nitrogen excretion. Practical training in scientific writing skills: evaluation of a scientific report. Techniques for separation and analysis of biological molecules |
| Module credits | 12.00 |
| Programmes |
BDietetics
BSc Biochemistry BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Culinary Science BSc Ecology 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 Zoology BScAgric Animal and Pasture Science BScAgric Animal Science |
| Service modules | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Prerequisites | [CMY117 GS] and [CMY127 GS] and [MLB111 GS] |
| Contact time | 2 lectures per week, 90 minute practical per week |
| Language of tuition | Afrikaans and English is used in one class |
| Academic organisation | Biochemistry |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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