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Module Title LC Biochemistry and Cell Physiology
SchoolSport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code 03 23607
Module Lead
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions Single and joint honour students in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences; it can also be opened to international exchange students at the discretion of the School.
Contact Hours Lecture-33 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-3 hours
Guided independent study-164 hours
Total: 203 hours
Exclusions
Description This module will provide a sound basis in biochemistry and cell physiology which will be taken forward and built upon in the 2nd and 3rd years; will specifically provide the ground work for the second year module in Exercise Metabolism and the final year modules in Exercise Biochemistry, Muscle Fatigue and Damage, Sports Nutrition and Physical Activity and Health. The module covers: the structure and function of important biomolecules including carbohydrates, fats, proteins and nucleic acids; the structure and function of organelles; the biochemical characteristics of muscle fibres; the structure and function of muscle fibres; membrane transport; proteins as enzymes, receptor, antibodies; major pathways of energy metabolism and how these are regulated; the mobilisation and utilisation of fuels for exercise and the hormonal responses to exercise; examples of important techniques in biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to: Write mini-reviews on how proteins are formed and give examples of functional proteins; sources of carbohydrate and the processes by which carbohydrates are used as fuel in exercises; sources of fat and the processes by which fats are used as fuel in exercise; muscle structure and the processes involved in muscle contraction. In addition students should be able to: Apply the biochemistry they have learned to write a mini review on fuel use in sprinting, middle distance and marathon running, and fuel use and protein synthesis in weightlifting.
Assessment 23607-04 : Practical Lab : Practical (20%)
23607-06 : Short Writing Summary : Coursework (20%)
23607-07 : Written Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Laboratory write up (20%), abstract precis (20%), Exam (60%)
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