Biomolecules

Semester 1

This module will broaden knowledge and understanding of atomic and molecular structure, enzyme function, energy and thermodynamics that can be applied to the Life Sciences.

Topics include:

• molecular structure and biochemical properties (to include organisation and charge/polarity) of nucleotides,  lipids and phospholipids, carbohydrates and amino acids
• protein structure (primary to quaternary)
• biological enzymes and their importance in the catalysis of biochemical reactions
• energy and thermodynamics relating to biochemical reactions