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<p>The unit begins with a general overview of nutrient uptake, metabolism and bioenergetics. This is followed by a comprehensive survey of cellular metabolism including the generation of energy from major dietary components: carbohydrate, protein and lipid; the biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides; and amino acid metabolism. The integration and control of cellular biochemistry and the role of hormones in metabolic regulation is emphasised. The importance of balanced nutrition, and the consequences of nutritional imbalance, are highlighted.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Digestion and absorption of key metabolic fuels, i.e. carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.<br>
2. Mammalian metabolism: anabolic and catabolic pathways.<br>
3. Electron transport systems and energy generation.<br>
4. Integration and regulation of metabolism; tissue specific metabolism.<br>
5. Metabolic perturbations associated with dietary imbalance.<br>
6. The role of hormones in metabolic control.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit begins with a general overview of nutrient uptake, metabolism and bioenergetics. This is followed by a comprehensive survey of cellular metabolism including the generation of energy from major dietary components: carbohydrate, protein and lipid; the biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides; and amino acid metabolism. The integration and control of cellular biochemistry and the role of hormones in metabolic regulation is emphasised. The importance of balanced nutrition, and the consequences of nutritional imbalance, are highlighted.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Digestion and absorption of key metabolic fuels, i.e. carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.<br> 2. Mammalian metabolism: anabolic and catabolic pathways.<br> 3. Electron transport systems and energy generation.<br> 4. Integration and regulation of metabolism; tissue specific metabolism.<br> 5. Metabolic perturbations associated with dietary imbalance.<br> 6. The role of hormones in metabolic control.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch2002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1001" target="_blank">SCCHM1001</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1000" target="_blank">SCCHM1000</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBCH2001" target="_blank">SCBCH2001</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBCH2000" target="_blank">SCBCH2000</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the role of nutrients as metabolic fuels.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the processes of digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the mechanisms involved in the storage and processing of metabolic fuels.</p>
K4
<p>Explain how metabolic processes are integrated and regulated.</p>
K5
<p>Discuss the metabolic pathways that operate in the fed and fasted states.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse and interpret experimental data.</p>
S2
<p>Locate, interpret, evaluate and communicate biochemical information.</p>
A1
<p>Suggest why specific metabolic process dysfunctions, and dietary imbalances, lead to disease.</p>
A2
<p>Critically evaluate scientific and popular literature.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Recall and comprehension of key information</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
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<p>Metabolic case studies</p>
<p>Written and/ or oral responses, working independently and in small groups</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Research and reporting on a specified topic in metabolic biochemistry</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Understanding and recall of key information</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>0-15%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch2002">View unit fees</a>
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