BMS2805 - Biochemistry for Veterinary Science
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Offering Academic Unit | Department of Biomedical Sciences | Credit Units | 3 | Course Duration | One Semester | Pre-requisite(s) | Completion of all Year 1 courses with C grade or above | Course Offering Term*: | Semester B 2024/25
Semester B 2025/26 (Tentative) |
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice |
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Course Aims
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This course aims to provide students:?
- an understanding of the basic principles of biomolecules involved in vertebrate metabolism;
- concepts in biochemical reactions and functions in metabolism;
- principles of several major metabolic pathways and their controls and integration;?
- up-to-date knowledge on the biochemical basis of health, nutrition and some diseases;
- experience with some biochemical techniques.
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Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
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Continuous Assessment: 50% |
Examination: 50% |
Examination Duration: 3 hours |
Minimum Passing Requirement : A minimum of 30% in coursework as well as in examination, and the total minimum passing requirement for the whole BVM course is 50%. |
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Detailed Course Information
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BMS2805.pdf
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