Biomedical Science

DESCRIPTION Time to explore the microcosm in detail! With an emphasis on organic chemistry, this
unit of study is essential in helping you understand the human condition at a cellular
level. The unit describes the structure of chemical substances and interactions of these
substances as they relate to biochemical processes within the human body.

LEARNING 144 hours

HOURS
Self Directed Learning
Components of these units require self directed study where students will perform
research and or set tasks followed by reviews promoting learning engagement, debate
and group discussion.

LEARNING By the conclusion of these Units of Study, students should be able to:
OUTCOMES 1. Explain the types and components of matter and the principles of their
interaction.
2. Explain the interaction between particles and their consequences, in particular
for living organisms.
3. Explain the basic principles of organic chemistry and identify the range of
compounds and their involvement in biomedical reactions.
4. Identify structural components of chemical compounds relevant to biochemical
reactions.
5. Describe cellular reproduction in the human body.
6. Explain the effect of diet on metabolism.
7. Describe chemical and biochemical reactions in metabolism.
8. Identify the toxic effects of chemical compounds.
9. Describe the role of kidneys and liver in metabolism

ASSESSMENT The units are assessed via:

Mid term quiz
End of term quiz
Refer to Assessment Procedures and Assessment Tasks for full details

COMPETENCIES Successful completion of assessment tasks for this unit satisfy the following Health
Training Package HLT07 Units of Competency:

HLTAP501C - Analyse Health Information (Partial)

HLTNAT606C – Perform naturopathic health assessment (Partial)
HLTNUT605B – Perform nutritional medicine health assessment (Partial)
HLTHER604C – Perform western herbal medicine health assessment (Partial)
HLTHOM601C – Apply homoeopathic diagnostic framework (Partial)

ATTENDANCE On campus:75% minimum.

Distance – no attendance requirement
PRE- Biomedical Science must be completed in order A, B, C
REQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES Anatomy & Physiology 1A, 1B, 1C

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 RESOURCES NCC is a Wi Fi friendly site students are encouraged to use laptops/notepads etc.
Computer with internet access for log in into e-Learning for resources
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TEXTBOOKS Compulsory:
Bettelheim FA, Brown WH, Campbell MK, Farrell, SO, Torres OJ. 2012. Introduction to
General, Organic & Biochemistry. 10th Edition. Cengage Learning

Recommended Reading / References:

Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. 2012, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 13th ed.
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Baynes J & Dominiczak M. 2004. Medical Biochemistry. 2nd Ed. Mosby
Gilham B, Papachristodoulou DK, Thomas JH, 2001. Wills Biochemical Basis of
Medicine
Timberlake, K. 2003. Chemistry. 8th Edition. Harper & Row, UK.
McKee T & McKee J, 3rd edition. Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, McGraw Hill 2003
Devlin, 2005. The Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations. Wiley Publishers, USA.
3rd ed. Butterworths Heinemann, London, United Kingdom.
Koolman J, Rohm K, 1996. Colour Atlas of Biochemistry. Thieme, Stuttgart
New Scientist Journal

CONTENTS
Biomedical Science A
Introduction to Chemistry
The chemical bonds
The chemical reactions
Gases, Liquids and Salts
Solutions and colloids
Acids and Bases
Organic Chemistry
Biomedical Science B
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Proteins and Enzymes
Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids
Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis
Biomedical Science C
Cellular respiration
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Vitamins, ions and Free Radicals
Kidney Biochemistry
Liver Biochemistry
Toxicology

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