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.
◄Module Preliminaries
►Unit One Activities

  • Unit One: Introduction to biochemistry

    a)  Introduction

    This unit gives an overview of what biochemistry entails as well as the roles of biochemistry

    b) Unit Objectives

    By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

    1. Understand what biochemistry entails
    2. State the roles of biochemistry

    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
    ◄Module Preliminaries
    ►Unit One Activities