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Unit Overview

Description

This unit integrates knowledge on metabolic function and nutrition, and signalling and communication.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 1 core unit in the Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice; Integrated Dental Sciences; Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the types of cellular energy, reactions and equilibrium, including oxidation/reduction reactions; (2) explain and integrate the pathways of human metabolism; (3) detail the roles of metabolic pathways in providing energy to the cell; (4) explain metabolic changes throughout life; (5) describe the importance and impact of inborn errors of metabolism; (6) explain how cells communicate, including signalling within a cell, between cells and between body systems; (7) detail how metabolism can impact disease; (8) detail the mechanisms and molecules involved in transport in the blood; (9) describe the importance of acid-base homeostasis and regulation of blood pH in the body; (10) describe cholesterol homeostasis and regulation of cell cholesterol; and (11) acquire skills in biochemical laboratory techniques.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) final examination; (2) in-semester test; and (3) practical session and/or self directed learning assessments. Further information is available in the unit outline.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Liz Quail and Dr Robert White
Unit rules
Prerequisites
IMED1001 Form and Function (ID 5965)
Co-requisites
IMED1004 Health and Society (ID 5968)
Approved quota: 400—a place in the unit is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Selection is based on time of enrolment with first places given to students enrolled in this major as a degree-specific and second to students enrolled as a second major. Any remaining places are given to those students according to when they enrol until all places are filled.
Contact hours
lectures: 3 hours per week
practical sessions: up to 12 hours per semester
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.