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Biological Chemistry
 


   
 

Specially written for the College this course is presented in the same format as Anatomy & Physiology and is textbook based. As well as the textbook the student receives a comprehensive guide full of exercises and revision questions. The course is presented in an exciting new format. This subject is essential for all natural therapists which is why, as one of the Health Science subjects, it is a compulsory unit within the Advanced Diploma.

Students who have no background in the health sciences should not be deterred by this subject as every topic is explained from basic principles. In the table below is an indication of the topics covered, which takes one year of part-time external study, although the student may alter this rate to suit their lifestyle and commitments. The 30 modules require an average of 10 hours study each. They are divided into three 10 week terms of 10 modules each term. This subject must be completed within 12 months.

Textbook:    Foundations of Inorganic, Organic & Biological Chemistry.  Caret, Denniston, Topping

The Study Program
External study with the student being supplied with a comprehensive set of course notes and the required text book.

Assessment
Three short answer assignments, essays and multiple choice examinations

Co requisites:     Anat & Phys 

Course Fees  : $1179.00   -   $ 393.00 per term.

Textbook    $    81.00

Sample module 11 - Carbon Chemistry


Course outline:

Text Box: Introductory Chemistry: 
 
This is a one term course which is not a prerequisite for Biological Chemistry. 
 
However it does provide a good entry level for those that have not completed any biochemistry before or for those who simply require a refresher.
 
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1:  Introduction 

CELLS 
Chapter 2:  Cells (A) 
Chapter3:  Cells (B) 

FOOD CHEMISTRY 
Chapter4:  Content & uses of food
Chapter5:  Digestion & Absorption
 

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 
Chapter 6:  Matter  
Chapter 7:  Chemical Bonds 
Chapter 8:  Chemical Equations (1) 
Chapter 9:  Energy in Reactions 
Chapter 10:  Chemical Equations (2) 

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 
Chapter 11:  Carbon Chemistry
Chapter 12:  Important Molecules
Chapter 13:  Carbohydrates
Chapter14:  Lipids
Chapter 15:  Proteins
Chapter 16:  Enzymes
Chapter 17:   Vitamins & Minerals
 

METABOLISM
Chapter18:  Fundamental Concepts
Chapter 19:  Anaerobic Respiration
Chapter 20:  Aerobic Respiration
Chapter 21:  Protein Metabolism
Chapter22:  Lipid Metabolism
Chapter 23:  Regulation of Metabolism
Chapter 24:  Integration of Metabolism
Chapter 25  Metabolic Pathways

MOLECULAR GENETICS
Chapter 26:  Introduction
Chapter27:  Inherited Defects (A)
Chapter28:  Inherited Defects (B)
Chapter 29:  Cancer
Chapter 30:  Revision

   
 

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