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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Introductory
Former School/College
Pre-requisites
BIO00307 - Human Physiology BIO01202 Anatomy and Physiology II
Unit aim
Introduces basic chemical and biochemical concepts focused on providing students with an understanding of the molecular basis of physiological processes. The unit covers the basics of carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism and the effects of exercise on the regulation of these metabolic pathways via hormones, enzymes and gene expression.
Unit content
Topic 1: Introduction to atomic and molecular structure and chemical properties and bonding
Topic 2: Overview of functional groups in organic chemistry, the properties of water and acid/base equilibria
Topic 3: Amino acids, protein structure, functions and biosynthesis and response to exercise including influence on gene expression
Topic 4: Enzymes, coenzymes, cofactors
Topic 5: Basic bioenergetics, reaction kinetics and the ATP cycle response to exercise
Topic 6: Structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates and response to exercise
Topic 7: Structure, functions and metabolism of lipids and response to exercise
Topic 8: Cellular response to injury, inflammation and adaptations to lifestyle and exercise
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
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| 1 | outline fundamental chemical and biochemical concepts | |||||||
| 2 | describe the physical and chemical characteristics of major classes of biological molecules | |||||||
| 3 | summarise the core metabolic pathways and apply this to changing conditions | |||||||
| 4 | apply evidence about the regulation of related metabolic pathways in response to exercise | |||||||
| 5 | discuss findings from laboratory experimental data | |||||||
| 6 | outline cellular mechanisms responsible for adaptations post exercise | |||||||
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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outline fundamental chemical and biochemical concepts
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- GA4:
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describe the physical and chemical characteristics of major classes of biological molecules
- GA1:
- GA4:
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summarise the core metabolic pathways and apply this to changing conditions
- GA1:
- GA4:
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apply evidence about the regulation of related metabolic pathways in response to exercise
- GA1:
- GA4:
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discuss findings from laboratory experimental data
- GA1:
- GA4:
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outline cellular mechanisms responsible for adaptations post exercise
- GA1:
- GA4:
Prescribed texts
- I strongly recommend that you invest in a copy of this text. It is straightforward and accessible. Weekly readings are based on this book: Mougios, V, 2006, Exercise Biochemistry, Human Kinetics, Illinois, USA. ISBN: 13:9780736056380.