BCCB2002

BCCB2002: Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism

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BCCB2002 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

BIOL3004

What is BCCB2002 about?

In nutritional biochemistry and human metabolism, students expand on their knowledge of the metabolism of macronutrients in humans, and understand the role of tissue specific metabolism in whole body homeostasis. Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism are examined and their relationships with carbohydrate metabolism, and the maintenance of normal blood glucose concentrations is also investigated. The role and mechanisms by which insulin and glucagon control whole body metabolism following a meal, between meals, and during prolonged starvation is also examined along with the sources of energy during rest, moderate, and high intensity exercise.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Population Health (1279)

Field of Education010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology

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How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Science Laboratory6 x 2 hours semesterly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

BCCB2003Biochemistry of Nutrition
Principles of Biochemistry 283
Principles of Biochemistry 281

Prerequisites group 2Select One

NUTR2000Public Health Nutrition
Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition 282