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BIOCHEMISTRY III (ANIMAL BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES) BSC303

  • Duration (approx) 100 hours
  • Qualification Statement of Attainment

Course Description

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Advanced Animal Biochemistry

Explore the Biochemical Processes That Support Human and Animal Health

Develop a deeper understanding of the biochemical processes that underpin human and animal life.
Designed for students and professionals working, or intending to work, in health sciences, animal sciences, research, education or related fields, this course examines the complex metabolic pathways that regulate biological function. Gain insight into how biochemical processes occur in animals and humans and how they contribute to health, development and disease.

You will explore a wide range of metabolic processes, including glycolysis, glycogen metabolism, lipid and amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, enzyme activity, carbohydrate metabolism, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation and the movement of substances across biological membranes.

This course provides valuable knowledge for those seeking to expand their understanding of biochemistry and forms part of a pathway into advanced qualifications, including health science programs that may contribute towards further academic study.

Prerequisite - Completion of Biochemistry II or equivalent prior knowledge is recommended before undertaking this course.

 

CONTENTS

There are ten lessons in this module as follows:

  1. Introduction
    • What is metabolism?
    • Cell components
    • Energy, ATP, oxidation - reduction.

  2. Glycolysis and Glycogen Metabolism
    • What is glycolysis?
    • The phases of glycolysis, pyruvate, glycogen and more

  3. Movement through Membranes
    • Transport mechanisms
    • Different types of cellular transport.
  4. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation
    • Oxidative phosphorylation, citric acid cycle and more.

  5. Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism
    • Gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway and more.

  6. Lipid Metabolism
    • Beta oxidation
    • Unsaturated fatty acid oxidation
    • Ketone bodies
    • Biosynthesis of fatty acids and more

  7. Amino Acid Metabolism
    • Transamination
    • Amino acid catabolic processes
    • The urea cycle and biosynthesis.

  8. Nucleotide Metabolism
    • Synthesis and regulation
    • Nucleotide degradation
    • Purines
    • Nucleotide co-enzymes etc.

  9. Enzyme Activity
    • Classification and kinetics, regulation etc.

  10. Other Processes
    • Hormones
    • Neurotransmitters and signal cascades and more.

AIMS

On completion learners will be able to:

  • Describe the interactions between biochemical processes within animal cells.
  • Examine the pathways involved in glycolysis and glycogen metabolism.
  • Understand the mechanisms responsible for transporting biochemicals across animal cell membranes.
  • Analyse electron transfer and oxidative phosphorylation processes and their importance in cellular energy regulation.
  • Explore the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.
  • Investigate enzyme activity, biochemical reactions and the principles of catalysis.
  • Examine biochemical communication processes, including hormonal regulation and neurotransmission.
  • Apply knowledge of animal biochemistry to understand the metabolic processes that support health and biological function.

Biochemistry is a Foundation for All Work in Applied Biology

  • Human and animal bodies are made up of lots of different chemicals which are constantly changing.
  • Chemicals are eaten (as food), breathed in (in the air); and excreted (e.g. sweat, our bowels and urine).
  • In between, these chemicals move around the body and change form, breaking down into simpler chemicals, or combining together to form larger chemicals.
  • Some are used to create energy allowing movement; other are used to create body tissues.
  • Old tissues break down to produce chemicals that can be excreted, and some chemicals are stored away for later use, perhaps as fat.

This course assumes you have a broad understanding of biochemistry (achieved in Biochemistry I) and an understanding of the different types of molecules (achieved through Biochemistry II); and based on that assumption; it concentrates on expanding and deepening your understanding of these chemical changes that happen to chemicals while they are within an animal or human body.
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Meet some of our academics

Alison Pearce (general)P.G.Cert. Ed., M.Ecotourism, S.Sc. (Hons). Alison has held many positions including: University Lecturer, Writer, Quality Assurance Manager, Research Technician, Vet Nurse and stockwoman. Over 30 years industry experience, mostly in Australia and the UK.. Alison originally graduated with an honors degree in science from university and beyond that has completed post graduate qualifications in education and eco-tourism. She has managed veterinary operating theatre, responsible for animal anaesthesia, instrument preparation, and assistance with surgical techniques and procedures.
Marie Beerman B.Sc.,M.Hort.Marie has been involved in horticulture since 2003. She completed a Masters degree in Horticulture at Hannover University in Germany in 2007, and has worked with ACS since 2011 She has co-authored of several ebooks including one on Roses and has a very sound knowledge and experience with horticultural science and research ranging from plant taxonomy and plant breeding to pest, disease and soil management.,
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Marius Erasmus Subsequent to completing a BSc (Agric) degree in animal science, Marius completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.

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