Biochemistry of Human Metabolism

Course aim

To provide advanced knowledge of the biochemical science of nutrients relevant to human health and disease.

Course content

Metabolic pathways in cardiometabolic, hepatic, renal, haematological, immunological, bone and nervous tissue and transport mechanisms in the maintenance of whole-body homeostasis. Metabolic changes occurring in disease states. Biochemical and/or physiological functions of biomolecules to mitigate the onset of disease and the mechanisms of action. The interaction between nutrients and drugs and implications on homeostasis and pathology. Comparative studies on the effectiveness of biomolecules according to changes in disease biomarker(s). Evidence for general and high-level health/therapeutic claims of nutrients.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 2014	Biochemistry
BIOL 1051	Physiology Essentials 100
BIOL 2035	Physiology

Students must complete Biochemistry (BIOL 2014). Students must also complete either Physiology (BIOL 2035) or Physiology Essentials 100 (BIOL 1051)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.