Advanced Biochemistry

Biology

Cultivate your understanding of key topics in biochemistry, focusing on protein structure and function and metabolic regulation in plants and animals with practical applications and emerging technologies.

NZ$1,027

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

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Regulation of metabolism

Understand the mechanisms that allow the regulation of metabolism.

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Protein analysis techniques

Become familiar with the role of proteins and the techniques used to analyse biological molecules.

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Biological molecule separation and quantification

Learn to separate, identify and quantify biological molecules.

What You're Signing Up For

This course delves into the structure and function of proteins and their crucial role in regulating metabolism in plant and animal systems. Students gain practical skills in analysing biological molecules, separating, identifying and quantifying biomolecules, using data to determine protein sequences and structures, and applying biochemical knowledge to solve problems. Ethical implications of new biological technologies are also considered. Note: some course components require on-campus attendance.

Course Content

  • Structure and function of proteins
  • Regulation of metabolism in plant and animal systems
  • Techniques to analyse biological molecules
  • Separation, identification and quantification of biological molecules
  • Protein sequence and structure identification
  • Application of biochemical knowledge to solve problems
  • Ethical implications of emerging biological technologies

What you need to know first

Biochemistry II (BICH-207)

Restriction: Protein Biochemistry (BICH-326)