Course Overview
(UBC BIOT 312) Discusses the generation of metabolic energy through an examination of the central pathways involved in the oxidation of fuel molecules. Examines the biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors. Analyzes the process of photosynthesis and its role in providing biological systems with free energy. Studies methods used for the isolation, purification and analysis of simple and complex biopolymers.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BIOT 5240
Credits
6.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe, Discuss and Illustrate the central pathways, regulation and molecules involved in metabolism as detailed in the course schedule below.
The goal of this course is to provide students with a theoretical and practical background to allow the students to discuss the central intermediate molecules in key metabolic pathways and the relationships between those intermediates and the macromolecules for which they are precursors. In particular the course focuses on the basics of how cells extract energy and reducing power from their environment, how cells synthesize macromolecular building blocks, and the strategies which tie these processes together. The practical goal is to familiarize the student with some approaches used in the laboratory to examine biologically significant molecules.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Biochemistry 2 (BIOT 6240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Health Sciences
- Honours in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science Full-time
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