Undergraduate USA-HLTH2036-2022
Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry
$2,050 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 19 Sep 2022
QS RANKING 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the structure and function of biological molecules.
- Describe the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fat.
- Describe the changes in metabolism in selected diseases.
- Describe the regulation and control of gene expression.
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- Amino Acids and Proteins
- DNA-Structure and Function
- RNA Structure and Function
- Protein Synthesis
- Properties of Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics
- Metabolism, KrebsCycle, Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- PPP and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Lipids and Cholesterol
- Cancer and Signal Transduction
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Build your knowledge of the biochemical basis of biological systems. In this course, you’ll discover all of the key aspects of biochemistry including the major biomolecules including protein, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.
Study the structure and function of amino acids and proteins in the body. Learn about the production, use, and storage of energy in the body. Build your knowledge of fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism in both health and disease states.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)
Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
- Report (40%)
- Portfolio (60%)
Current study term: 18 Sep 22 to 25 Nov 22
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