Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description The module examines the biological role of macronutrients and their metabolism by integrating basic knowledge in physiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Relate the principles of biochemistry and physiology to the science of nutrition 2. Describe the structure, function, digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins 3. Describe the key metabolic pathways involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and ketones in the fed and fasted state and, during exercise of different intensities and duration 4. Develop an appreciation for the complex molecular signaling pathways that regulate whole body metabolism is response to a variety of perturbations 5. Interpret nutritional research and debate controversial or evolving nutritional issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
ReviewReview of inorganic, organic and biochemistryCarbohydrates, fats and proteinsChemical structure and function of carbohydrates fats and proteinsEnzymesStructure, function and properties of enzymes with special reference to chemical specificity, chemical affinity, activation energy, kinetics, proteolytic activation and, allosteric and covalent regulationCellular compartments and membrane transport mechanismsCellular compartments and membrane transport mechanismsCarbohydrate, fat, and protein digestion and absorptionCarbohydrate, fat, and protein digestion and absorptionCarbohydrate metabolismCarbohydrate metabolism – aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesisLipid metabolismLipid metabolism – lipolysis, beta oxidation and lipogenesisVery low density lipoprotein and chylomicronVery low density lipoprotein and chylomicron synthesis, transport and metabolismPyruvate dehydrogenase complexMechanism of action and regulation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complexKetolysis and ketogenesisKetolysis and ketogenesisKrebs cycle and electron transport chainKrebs cycle and electron transport chainSignal transductionSignal transduction with special reference Gs, Gi and Gq protein linked receptors and insulin signaling pathwayInsulinInsulin synthesis, storage and releaseinsulin, glucagon, epinephrine and cortisolMetabolic actions of insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and cortisolMetabolismMolecular mechanisms underpinning the regulation of metabolism in response to normal and prolonged fasting, a meal and exercise | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||