NSCI6120 – Biomolecules for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6120
Module title
Biomolecules for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge of functions and metabolism of biomolecules and their impacts on living organisms.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Structure, functions and properties of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
- Practical determination of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
- Metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
- Impacts of metabolism on living organisms
- Classification and actions of enzymes
- Factors affecting enzyme activity
- Enzyme kinetics and inhibitors - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Analyse the relationship between the structure, function, and properties of biomolecules.
LO2 Apply standard methods for biomolecule determination.
LO3 Evaluate the interrelationships and impacts of biomolecules’ metabolism in living organisms.
LO4 Discuss actions and kinetics of enzymes. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Assessment Criteria
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
