BL2306
Biochemistry
2023-2024
15
7
SCQF level 8
2
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
Due to recent technological developments, metabolism and its regulation has re-emerged as an important area of Biology. This module will examine major biological macromolecules, the common motifs which occur in metabolic reactions, explore the properties of enzymes catalysing these reactions and consider the approaches to characterise the small molecule complement (metabolites) of biological systems. A number of central metabolic pathways and their control will be studied in detail, alongside examples of their importance in disease and recent metabolomic studies.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass BL1101 and pass BL1102
Weekly contact: Across the semester: 23 x 1h lectures, 4 x 1h tutorials, 6 x 3h practicals
Scheduled learning hours: 42
Guided independent study hours: 108
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 2-Hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50% (if Exam failed) Existing Examination = 50%, New Coursework = 50% (if Coursework failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (if coursework and exam failed) 2-hour Written Examination = 100% (for Qualified Honours Entry)
Module coordinator: Dr J Nairn
Module teaching staff: Team taught