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Biochemistry- Animals

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Introduction to Human and Animal Biochemistry

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Type Course Duration 100 Hours
Method / place Contact course provider Distance
Suitability Those interested in Biochemistry, particularly related to Animals.This course is similar to Biochemistry - Plants except that it deals with animals, so there is little value in attempting both. Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential to success in this course.
Course objectives Introduction to Human and Animal Biochemistry
Price £253 + VAT
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Course programme

Biochemistry- Animals
BIOCHEMISTRY- ANIMALS COURSE STRUCTURE
There are 10 lessons as follows:
  1. Introduction to biochemistry
  2. Lipids and proteins
  3. Enzymes and hormones
  4. Nucleic acids
  5. Thermo-regulation
  6. Carbohydrate metabolism
  7. Absorption
  8. Acidity and alkalinity
  9. Chemical analysis
  10. Biochemical applications
COURSE AIMS
  • Identify characteristics of common chemical compounds important in animal and human biochemistry.
  • Explain the characteristics of major biochemical groups, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
  • Explain the characteristics of chemicals which control biological processes in animals and humans, including enzymes and hormones.
  • Explain the role of nucleic acids in the biology of animals and humans.
  • Explain the role of thermo-regulation in animals and humans.
  • Explain the role of carbohydrate metabolism in animals and humans.
  • Identify the characteristics of acidity and alkalinity in relation to animals and humans.
  • Develop simple chemical analysis skills relevant to testing animals.
  • Identify applications and uses for biochemical processes and products.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE
  • Explain the formulae of ten specified chemical compounds commonly found in animals and humans
  • Calculate the percentages of elements contained in two specified chemical compounds
  • Differentiate between characteristics of major groups of biochemicals.
  • Identify differences between monosaccharides
  • Differentiate between plant and animal/human biochemistry, with three examples of biochemical processes unique to eachand polysaccharides
  • Differentiate between a fat and an oil
  • Explain the characteristics of a specified protein formula
  • Compare two fibrous proteins with two globular proteins
  • Explain the functions of carbohydrates in animals/humans
  • Explain two commercial applications for lipids in the learners chosen industry.
  • Explain two commercial applications for proteins in the learner's industry
  • Explain two commercial applications for carbohydrates in the industry the learner's industry
  • Distinguish between an enzyme and a hormone
  • Explain how one specific enzyme functions in an animal/human
  • Explain how one specific hormone functions in an animal/human
  • Explain the relevance of hormones to the learner's chosen industry sector
  • Explain the relevance of enzymes to the learner's chosen industry sector
  • Explain the importance of RNA in animals/humans
  • Explain the importance of DNA in animals/humans
  • Describe the biological and chemical differences between RNA and DNA
  • Explain the role of ATP in providing energy for various cellular activities
  • Explain the mechanisms of body heat production in animals/humans
  • Describe the homeostatic processes which regulate body temperature
  • Explain the mechanisms of body heat loss in animals/humans
  • List the main biochemical processes involved in animal/human carbohydrate metabolism
  • Explain glycolysis, including the sequence of chemical reactions involved
  • Explain the Krebs cycle, including the sequence of chemical reactions involved
  • Explain the electron transport chain, including the sequence of chemical reactions involved
  • Explain differences in animal/human carbohydrate metabolism for a specified situation
  • Explain the processes occurring during the absorptive (fed) state
  • Explain the processes occurring during the post absorptive (fasting) state Describe three chemical buffering effects
  • Explain the role of pH in the control of respiration
  • Explain the importance and methods of pH control of human blood
  • Identify factors involved in controlling acidity and alkalinity in a specific case study
  • Compare a chemical test kits (eg. indicator strips) with chemical meters (eg. haemoglobin meter)
  • Explain the practical applications of various analytical techniques in industry
  • Determine the value of analytical techniques used in the learners industry sector
  • Differentiate between chemical toxicity and tolerance
  • Explain the implications of LD50 characteristics of five different chemical substances
  • Explain the implications of half-life characteristics of five different chemical substances
  • List the active toxins in ten poisonous plants or animals which commonly occur your locality
  • Explain the effects of two naturally occurring toxins on the human body
  • Explain the function and use of two different plants as medicines, for humans or animals
  • Determine three different applications for animal tissue culture
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ACS Distance Education is a world-wide distance learning college offering a wide range of high quality distance learning courses in subjects such as psychology, horticulture, creative writing, journalism, agriculture, organics, hydroponics, nutrition and much more..
Advantages of studying with ACS Distance Education
ACS Distance Education is a reputable provider offering distance learning courses worldwide. *High quality courses *Continually updated and improved *Many courses available as postal, CD-Rom or online. *Tutor support via phone, email, fax or post. *Recognised qualifications *Highly experienced tutors. *Efficient administrative support *Student room *Online library *Book shop    
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ACS Distance Education originated in Australia in 1979, since then it has grown and developed and now has sites in the UK and America, offering courses world wide.
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Psychology, horticulture, agriculture, creative writing, journalism, crops, education, science, statistics, health, healthy buildings, nutrition, children's nutrition.

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