Biochemical molecules and processes

Code

MEDSF009

School

Medical Education Centre

Level

0

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK, Full Year UK

Summary

Content Summary :

Major biochemical molecules: 

Carbohydrates 

Lipids 

Protein 

Nucleic acids 

Small molecules: 

Water 

Vitamins 

Minerals 

Biochemical processes: 

Major human metabolic pathways  

Metabolites 

Enzyme structure, functions and kinetics 

Biochemical molecules synthesis 

Advisory statement :

The content in this module will focus on physical health issues from across the spectrum of human conditions.  Each topic will be addressed sensitively and students will be signposted to support should they be distressed by any of the content that is covered.  Each teaching session is clearly labelled so students will be aware of the subject matter before engaging with it

Target Students

Students of BMedSci/ BMBS with a foundation year (Nottingham A108; Lincoln A18L)

Assessment

• Viva Voce: Formative assessment Viva Voce at end of Autumn semester
• 100% Viva Voce: Summative assessment Viva Voce after Easter break

Assessed in both autumn & spring semest

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding 

At the end of this module, student should be able to:: 

a. Describe the role of biochemical molecules in human body functions 

b. Describe the individual processes involved in major metabolic pathways implicated in the maintenance of normal human body physiological functions 

c. Negotiate the interaction between metabolic pathways in a holistic manner with respect to human body functions 

d. Principles behind and application of common biochemical laboratory procedures in clinical medicine 

e. Apply knowledge acquired in this module in an integrative manner for the investigation of physiological and pathological conditions 

Intellectual Skills 

At the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 

a. assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner 

b. become proficient in critical thinking 

c. effectively evaluate and analyse information  

d. synthesise solutions for problem solving 

Professional Practical Skills 

At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate: 

a. The ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data 

b. Proficiency in the use of search engines for information collection and selection from public domains 

c. beware of and comply to safety procedures, ethical and legislative implications in a laboratory or clinical learning environment 

d. The correct use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques 

e. The ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations 

f. Sound oral presentation skills

Transferable (key) Skills 

At the end of the module the student should be able to: 

a.   develop effective learning style and study skills  

b.    aware of the implications of academic misconduct and uphold academic integrity  

c.    effectively organise own and group work  

d.    communicate effectively with peer and teaching staff during learning processes  

e.    evaluation skills and critical analysis 

f.     adopt various methods to problem solve 

Conveners

• Dr Christopher Walters