The course is conducted in English。Room 303 of the Department of Animal Science & Technology (Animal Science Building)

This course introduces you to the field of metabolic biochemistry, which studies the metabolism of intermediates and the structures that are involved in it. You will learn about the metabolic processes that transform and store energy from food molecules, the molecules that participate in these processes, and how they are regulated by enzymes. You will also explore the chemical and physical processes that are vital for life, the key biological molecules and their metabolic relationships, and the biomedical applications of biochemistry. You will also investigate how various metabolic pathways interact and adapt to the energy needs of the cell and how metabolic disorders can cause diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This unit will prepare you for further studies in the areas of nutrition, exercise science, physiology and molecular biology of complex organisms.

1. Describe the main biochemical pathways that organisms use to store and utilize energy in nature. 2. Analyze and report on laboratory data in a critical manner. 3. Apply rational thinking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a scientific context. 4. Demonstrate excellence in written scientific communication. 5. Evaluate and use information from different sources such as research and review articles, textbooks, catalogues and technical references.

1. David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox. 2017. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th Edition. W. H. Freeman. 2. Donald Voet and Judith Voet. 2010. Biochemistry, 4th Edition. 4th Edition. Wiley 3. Paper in related journals