School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Unit Code

    NUT2211
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Claus Thagaard CHRISTOPHERSEN

Description

This unit is designed to integrate the biochemistry and pathophysiology of disease in relation to nutritional and other clinical implications for treatment. The interplay between disease and the major metabolic pathways is emphasized for the major organ systems in the human body.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass SCC1226 AND must pass 1 unit from SCH1134, SCH1143 or MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the regulatory mechanisms of metabolic control and how they are influenced in disease by nutritional interventions.
  2. Synthesise biochemical and nutritional based scientific literature to explain metabolic pathways impacting human nutrition and health.
  3. Apply laboratory methods to investigate nutritional based metabolites and molecular markers to critically evaluate diagnostic procedures.

Unit Content

  1. Metabolic pathway regulation by allosteric, covalent modification and enzyme inhibition; endogenous and exogenous influences.
  2. The biochemistry, pathophysiology and generation of plasma markers in cancer.
  3. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and the implications for ameliorating exocrine pancreatic function.
  4. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of hepatic disease, including inflammation, necrosis, regeneration and cirrhosis.
  5. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and importance of the urea cycle.
  6. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of myocardial infarction.
  7. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of renal dysfunction from stages 1 to 4 of function.
  8. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of diabetes in relation to therapies to modify cellular biochemical function.
  9. The biomarkers of selected chronic diseases and the nutritional implications for treatment.
  10. Mitochondrial and cytoplasmic metabolism; details of how disease can impact upon their molecular control.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures supported by audiovisual material and laboratory sessions supported by audiovisual material, computer software and e-Learning activities. Students will work in small teams as part of their laboratory training. Guest speakers provide students with the opportunity to connect and collaborate with industry professionals.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestLaboratory Assessment20%
AssignmentLiterature review30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Unit Code

    NUT2211
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Claus Thagaard CHRISTOPHERSEN

Description

This unit is designed to integrate the biochemistry and pathophysiology of disease in relation to nutritional and other clinical implications for treatment. The interplay between disease and the major metabolic pathways is emphasized for the major organ systems in the human body.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass SCC1226 AND must pass 1 unit from SCH1134, SCH1143 or MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the regulatory mechanisms of metabolic control and how they are influenced in disease by nutritional interventions.
  2. Synthesise biochemical and nutritional based scientific literature to explain metabolic pathways impacting human nutrition and health.
  3. Apply laboratory methods to investigate nutritional based metabolites and molecular markers to critically evaluate diagnostic procedures.

Unit Content

  1. Metabolic pathway regulation by allosteric, covalent modification and enzyme inhibition; endogenous and exogenous influences.
  2. The biochemistry, pathophysiology and generation of plasma markers in cancer.
  3. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and the implications for ameliorating exocrine pancreatic function.
  4. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of hepatic disease, including inflammation, necrosis, regeneration and cirrhosis.
  5. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and importance of the urea cycle.
  6. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of myocardial infarction.
  7. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of renal dysfunction from stages 1 to 4 of function.
  8. The biochemistry and pathophysiology of diabetes in relation to therapies to modify cellular biochemical function.
  9. The biomarkers of selected chronic diseases and the nutritional implications for treatment.
  10. Mitochondrial and cytoplasmic metabolism; details of how disease can impact upon their molecular control.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures supported by audiovisual material and laboratory sessions supported by audiovisual material, computer software and e-Learning activities. Students will work in small teams as part of their laboratory training. Guest speakers provide students with the opportunity to connect and collaborate with industry professionals.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestLaboratory and early lecture assessment30%
AssignmentLiterature review and presentation40%
TestEnd of semester test30%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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