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What will I learn on this module?
In ‘Human Metabolism’ you will learn of how the body breaks down various biological molecules such as sugars, fats and proteins to gain energy and how it converts these molecules into the other various essential components required to function normally. You will learn about the disorders that can arise and the resulting consequences, with a food and nutritional sciences approach. Consequences such as malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes and obesity will be discussed. You will learn about these various aspects in a system/organ-specific manner which will include the liver, the kidneys, heart and digestive tract, allowing you to clearly understand the relationship between normal and disrupted function.
How will I learn on this module?
You will learn through a combination of lectures, practical sessions, directed reading and independent learning. The lectures, supplemented by directed reading, will provide you with an overview of the major biochemical pathways, their regulation and the principles underlying metabolic integration during normal and dysfunctional states. In practical classes, carried out in the Faculty’s state of the art teaching laboratories, equipped with large screen monitors and PA systems to facilitate in-class tutorials, you will further develop your practical skills through carrying out investigations into the role of specific compounds and enzymes in key pathways in cell metabolism.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Support for your learning in this module will include feedback during practical sessions by tutors on your data presentation and interpretation skills. In addition, tutors will provide a series of online quizzes and data interpretation questions via the University’s electronic learning portal after each system/organ-specific set of lectures and practicals. This material will assist you in consolidating your understanding and knowledge in the relevant area. Your tutors will also use the eLearning portal (Blackboard Ultra) to post the answers to any questions that arise during the course that they feel would benefit the class as a whole. Finally, the eLearning portal (Blackboard Ultra) will also be used by tutors to communicate any important information relating to the course.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. You gain specific knowledge of the major metabolic pathways found in the body, the principles by which they are controlled and the role they play in generating components necessary for normal functioning.
2. You will be able to describe common nutritional disorders that arise from disruption to metabolic pathways and the laboratory methods employed in their routine investigation.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. You will be able to apply reference ranges to recognise normal and abnormal findings and recognise the significance of abnormal findings.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
4. You will develop an understanding and appreciation of the role played by the biochemistry laboratory in the screening, diagnosis and monitoring of disease and nutritional disorders and the implications in ensuring efficient treatment.
How will I be assessed?
The assessment in this module will involve two components, a short answer format examination (60%, MLO 1, 3) and a coursework assessment based on the activities carried out during practical sessions (40%, MLO 2, 3, and 4). The first component will test your specific knowledge and understanding of the biochemical pathways and principles of metabolic integration. The second component will test your ability to present, interpret and understand the significance of experimental data.
You will be supported in preparing for these assessments via formative feedback obtained during the laboratory sessions and formative exercises delivered via the eLearning Portal which will include multi-choice quizzes and problem-based question sets.
Pre-requisite(s)
Level 4 Biochemistry or Level 4 Introduction to Biological & Medicinal Chemistry
Co-requisite(s)
N/A
Module abstract
‘Human Metabolism’ will provide you with a solid understanding of how the body gains the energy it requires to function from molecules such as sugars, fats and proteins and how it can converts these in other essential components that it requires. You will also develop an understanding of how diseases arise from disorders in these processes and gain an appreciation of the role biochemistry plays in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of these diseases.
Through engagement in practical sessions, carried out in our state of the art Biosciences laboratories, you will develop your skills in data generation, interpretation and presentation but additionally understanding their significance and learning essential attitudes required to work as a laboratory bio-scientist.
Course info
UCAS Code F115
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department Applied Sciences
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2022 or September 2023
Our Campus based courses starting in 2022 and 2023 will be delivered on-campus with supporting online learning content. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to adjust the delivery of our education accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
On-campus contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with any additional restrictions, which may be imposed by the Government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. This could potentially mean increased or fully online delivery, should such restrictions on in-person contact time be required.
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