Biochemistry & Metabolism
| Unit code | TBS1102 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | Dubai |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
How do cells capture, store and use energy, and what goes wrong when metabolism is disrupted? You will study proteins and enzymes, carbohydrate, lipid and amino-acid metabolism, and how these pathways are regulated, linking each to conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
Aims
To build a clear understanding of how energy flows through living systems and how metabolic failure leads to disease.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- describe the structure and function of proteins and enzymes
- map the major metabolic pathways and their control points
- interpret enzyme kinetic data
- relate metabolic disruption to common human diseases
Syllabus
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Teaching and learning methods
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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