| CODE | PHB2042 | ||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Physiology and Biochemistry | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | An introduction to the study of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Emphasis is given to the application of biochemistry and molecular biology to the health sciences. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the study-unit the student will understand: The relationship between cells and biomolecules; The importance of water as a biosolvent; The fundamentals of three dimensional structure of macromolecules; The relationship between structure and function; Genes, DNA and recombinant technology; The basis of signalling pathways; The importance of salient carbohydrates. The student will also be able to: Describe the metabolic pathways of glycolysis and TCA cycle. Reading List: (availability at the Library or otherwise is indicated against each entry) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry: Nelson D.L., Cox, M.N. – Worth. ISBN 9-781572599314 (in library). Lippincott’s Illustrated Review: Biochemistry: Champe, P.C., Harve, R.A. – Lippincott Williams & Williams ISBN 0-397-51091-8 (in library). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Lilian M. Azzopardi Sephorah Falzon Marise Gauci Louise Grech Luana Mifsud Buhagiar Maresca Attard Pizzuto Anthony Serracino Inglott Janis Vella Francesca Wirth |
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