UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry

Undergraduate | 2027

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
NUTR 2009
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Course ID
209396
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with a knowledge of the biochemical basis of biological systems. The structure and function of amino acids and proteins in the body. Replication of genetic material and control of gene expression. The production, use and storage of energy in the body. Fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism in health and disease.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the structure and function of biological molecules, including nucleic acid, protein, carbohydrate and fat.
  • Describe the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
  • Explain the regulation and control of gene expression and protein synthesis.
  • Research, critique and synthesise the biochemical literature.
  • Apply biochemical knowledge to explain changes occurring due to exercise, nutrition and disease.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed all of HLTH2016 UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry/HLTH2036 UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Report, Report – 55%
  • Multiple Choice Questions – 45%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 01/10/2027
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Census date
Fri 08/10/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 22/10/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 05/11/2027

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 84159
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 500
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)