Biochemistry

This module provides students with an understanding of the biochemistry of food and energy metabolism with a focus on the composition, structure, and functions of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. These foundational concepts will be integrated with their roles in the bioenergetic principles of metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, oxidative energy metabolism, and the regulatory mechanisms. This module will complement the modules on anatomy and physiology allowing students to relate biomolecular pathways to systemic physiology of the human body.