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Module Title Introduction to Biochemistry
Module Code BE101
School School of Biotechnology

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Mary O'ConnellOffice NumberX215
Level 1 Credit Rating 0
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the cell and focus on the basic biochemistry, physiology and molecular detail of animals and plants.

Learning Outcomes
Student will gain an understanding of the: 7Structure and function of cell types 7Overview of the biochemistry of the cell 7Understanding of selected physiological processes 7Introduction to nutrition and immunology

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 36
Tutorials 12
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 27

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Assessment
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Indicative Reading List
1. Biology by SS Mader (WBC Publishers)Suplementary 2. Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Voet, Voet & Pratt (Wiley) 3. 'Human Biology' by Mader, SS 4.'The Cell' A molecular approach by Geoffrey Cooper. Chapter 1 is a good focus for this module.
Programme or List of Programmes
ACBSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
ASBSc in Analytical Science
BTBSc in Biotechnology
CESBSc Common Entry into Science
ESHBSc Environmental Science & Health
SCIBSc Science International
SEBSc Science Education
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