Biological Chemistry (C7024)
Biological Chemistry
Module C7024
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Discuss the nature of enzymatic reactions and analyse simple enzyme kinetics experiments.
Describe the structure and function of specific proteins with examples e.g. haemoglobin and myoglobin; and chemical techniques used to study them.
Describe the structure and function of lipids and carbohydrates in biological systems and techniques used to study them.
Describe the importance of energetic homeostasis in living organisms.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 100.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222202210 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 5 hours | 002220000000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 000000010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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