Biochemistry
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Biochemistry
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 The Cell as a Small Business
2 Cellular Machine Tools
3 The Cellular Machinery
4 Importing Raw Materials
5   The Power Supply
6   Packaging & Transport
7   Quality Control
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – The Cell as a Small Business.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss how different types of cells are adapted for their particular function
LO2   Analyse how you would invent something unique and turn it into a commercial proposition
 

Module 2 - Cellular Machine Tools.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate the way in which a cell makes the necessary machinery to perform its function
LO2   Examine the process under which protein synthesis take place
LO3   Describe how the nucleus controls protein synthesis
LO4   Introduce how health care can support this function
 

Module 3 - The Cellular Machinery.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine what proteins are and how enzymes work showing conditions they require in order to work properly and how they can go wrong
LO2   Discuss the function of enzymes
LO3   Evaluate the conditions important to enzymes
LO4   Summarise how environmental and genetic factors affect enzymes
 

Module 4 - Importing Raw Materials.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe raw material, their origin and how they are brought to the cell
LO2   Introduce how food is broken down into a small number of basic materials
LO3   Examine how these materials are used to make the cell’s products
 
Module 5 - The Power Supply.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the type of work carried out in cells and how the cell deals with by-products arising from its power supply
LO2   Identify where cellular activity receives its energy from
LO3   Summarise what mitochondria are and what their purpose is
 
Module 6 - Packaging & Transport.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how cells package and label their products and sort them for despatch to different destinations
LO2   Analyse the process used by materials to get in and out of cells
LO3   Examine the packaging procedure of proteins before transportation
LO4   Discuss how manufactured products leave the cells
 
Module 7 - Quality Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the functions of control and integration as they apply to a small business
LO2   Explain how internal and external control of cell metabolism is handled
LO3   Summarise the purpose of insulin
LO4   Analyse the idea of integration as applied to metabolic pathways in the cell

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