BS131-4-AU-CO:
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
2015/16
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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11 August 2002
Requisites for this module
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BS230
BSC C700 Biochemistry,
BSC C701 Biochemistry (Including Placement Year),
BSC C703 Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C100 Biological Sciences,
BSC C101 Biological Sciences (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C102 Biological Sciences (Including Placement Year),
BSC B990 Biomedical Science,
BSC B991 Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement),
BSC B995 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B999 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year)
This module will investigate the structure and biochemistry of biologically-important macromolecules. The structure and functions of proteins and how reversible binding of various ligand molecules to proteins relates to their biological role will be examined. The evolution of proteins will be explored leading to a brief introduction to protein structural bioinformatics. The structures of the main carbohydrates of life, the polysaccharides, and the properties of their building blocks, the monosaccharides will then be examined. Finally, the structures and functions of the major types of lipids, i.e. triacylglycerols, phospholipids, sphingolipids and steroids, will be explored, particularly in relation to membrane structure and hormone action.
Learning Outcomes
In order to pass this module, students will need to be able to:
1. describe the key structural features of proteins and explain how protein structure relates to function
2. outline the basic principles of protein structural bioinformatics and protein structural evolution
3. describe how ligand-binding equilibria may form the basis of diverse biological phenomena;
4. describe the structures and functions of the major types of carbohydrates and lipids
5. demonstrate competence in the analysis and interpretation of data, b) written communication, c) biochemical methodology and d) calculation of biochemical parameters.
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Exam assessment: End of module MCQ Exam and 1 hour exam paper in Summer Term; both equally weighted
24 x 1 hour lectures including directed learning material plus 1 revision class before MCQ and 1 revision class before summer exam; 2 x 3 hour and 1 x 1.5 hour practicals
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Additional coursework information
MCQ Exam: wk 15, Summer Exam: wks 33-36
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Gareth Jones, Dr Filippo Prischi
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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