Biochemistry of Animal and Human (I)

DESCRIPTION

Biochemistry is at the base of most health sciences, prepare yourself for your health science career by studying biochemistry.

Biochemistry I (Animal) is an introductory course to biochemistry.  This course is similar to Biochemistry I (Plants) with a focus on animal biochemistry.  Biochemistry provides the knowledge base for all human and animals health studies.

In order to help you get the most out of the course we initially walk you through the fundamentals of chemistry including atomic structure, the periodic table, molecules, nomenclature, organic chemistry and more before investigating common organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids and more.  Lessons cover: introduction to biochemistry, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, thermo regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, absorption, acidity, alkalinity, chemical analysis, and industry applications.

Suggested Prior Learning: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.

LESSON STRUCTURE

There are 10 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction to biochemistry
2. Lipids and proteins
3. Enzymes and hormones
4. Nucleic acids
5. Thermo-regulation
6. Carbohydrate metabolism
7. Absorption
8. Acidity and alkalinity
9. Chemical analysis
10. Biochemical applications

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

AIMS

Identify characteristics of common chemical compounds important in animal and human biochemistry.

Explain the characteristics of major biochemical groups, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

Explain the characteristics of chemicals which control biological processes in animals and humans, including enzymes and hormones.

Explain the role of nucleic acids in the biology of animals and humans.

Explain the role of thermo-regulation in animals and humans.

Explain the role of carbohydrate metabolism in animals and humans.

Identify the characteristics of acidity and alkalinity in relation to animals and humans.

Develop simple chemical analysis skills relevant to testing animals.

Identify applications and uses for biochemical processes and products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Explain the formula of ten specified chemical compounds commonly found in animals and humans

Calculate the percentages of elements contained in two specified chemical compounds

Differentiate between characteristics of major groups of biochemicals including:

carbohydrates

proteins

amino acids

lipids

nucleic acids

Identify differences between monosaccharides

Differentiate between plant and animal/human biochemistry, with three examples of biochemical processes unique to each and polysaccharides

Differentiate between a fat and an oil

Explain the characteristics of a specified protein formula

Compare two fibrous proteins with two globular proteins

Explain the functions of carbohydrates in animals/humans

Explain two commercial applications for lipids in the learners chosen industry.

Explain two commercial applications for proteins in the learner’s industry

DELIVERY

Correspondence

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