Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS2207

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

By building upon the knowledge of the structure and function of cells developed in HUBS2206, this course provides students with knowledge and understanding of the delivery and function of cellular nutrients and metabolism in the human body. It involves integrated learning between the areas of Biochemistry and Nutrition. Practical sessions develop core skills that prepare students for a career in laboratory-based research in the biomedical sciences.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Explain how nutrients are delivered to the body

2. Describe the function of various nutrients including how they are metabolised to form energy used by the human body

3. Describe how energy metabolism varies between tissues

4. Describe how nutrients are important in disease pathology

5. Demonstrate how to research topics, seek out information and solve problems in metabolic and nutritional biochemistry

6. Demonstrate practical skills necessary to conduct laboratory-based investigations of metabolic and nutritional biochemistry

7. Analyse, discuss and present laboratory-based data and scientific information in written and oral forms of communication


Content

This course will cover topics in metabolic biochemistry including:

  1. The delivery of nutrients.
  2. The function of nutrients in cells
  3. The metabolism of nutrients into energy for use by the human body
  4. The variation in energy metabolism between tissues
  5. The role of nutrients in disease pathology

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) programs.


Assumed knowledge

HUBS1403 Biomedical Science Part 1, HUBS1404 Biomedical Science Part 2 and HUBS2206 Cell Biology and Biochemistry or equivalent


Assessment items

In Term Test: Mid Semester Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory reports

Online Open Book Formal Examination: Written Final Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s)
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Exam
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)

Course outline

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