Topic outline

  • BAB 1206: BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY

    Basic biochemistry module is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to develop a good understanding of nutrition, conduct their research project, participate in nutrition and health related studies.

    The prerequisite modules include; Human anatomy and physiology, Principles of human nutrition, and physical sciences.  The module takes 60 contact hours: 37 hours for theory and 23 hours for practical. Learners undertaking this module will have both theory and practical assessments. Formative assessment will be in the form of continuous assessment tests, assignments, clinical and field assessments and promotional examination whereas summative assessment will be done in form of final qualifying examination.
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  • Unit Seven: Bioenergetics

    a)  Introduction
    Bioenergetics is the study of energy transformations in living matter. Matter and energy are distributed about the Universe and the Earth, and in similar fashion throughout you and all your cells. These distributions are dynamic; energy undergoes transfer, so too does matter, from one place to another. The transfer of matter and energy can be spontaneous, or not. Every living cell has the ability, by means of suitable catalysts, to derive energy from its environment, to convert it into a biologically useful form, and to utilize it for driving life processes that require energy. Part of this study will cover thermodynamics as applied to biological systems which are largely non-equilibrium systems with others being near equilibrium systems. This is different from classical thermodynamics which deals mainly with heat energies in equilibrium systems

    b) Unit Objectives

    By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to;

    1. Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake
    2. Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability
    3. Explain factors influencing  nutrient utilization

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      		Learning requirements

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