Course Overview

OBJECTIVES: 

- To understand the functioning and regulation of the main pathways of
metabolism  SKILLS ACQUIRED: Appropriate basic notions in metabolic
biochemistry and enzymology at the molecular, cellular and body
levels. Know the main pathways of anabolism and catabolism of sugars
and lipids. Connect these metabolic pathways to the Krebs cycle and
oxidative phosphorylation.

KEY WORDS: Metabolism - Carbohydrates - Oxidative phosphorylation -
Lipids – Enzyme regulation.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- first year academic level is required, especially in basic
biochemistry 
- no language prerequisite
- internet connection is required to download teaching materials
(e.g. slides) and for online self-evaluations 

Grading Philosophy

Assessment based on:

1) a terminal written examination

- Length of assessment = 1 h 30 
- 70 % weight of overall mark 
- at the end of the semester (in May)

2) Moodle test 

- Length of assessment = 30 min 
- 30 % weight of overall mark 
- in the middle of the semester (in March) 

In case of failure (mark < 10 / 20 in Metabolic Biochemistry and
Enzymology), student has a second session of exam with only a written
examination (100% weight of overall mark)) in JuneB. In case of second
failure, compensation can take place within the semester using the
overall marks of other modules. 

Course schedule

This course content includes 3 main sections:

- sugar metabolism 
- mitochondrial energy metabolism 
- lipid metabolism 

Course type

Lectures and tutorials.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

To follow the courses, students should validate, at least in part
(30%) the first year level

Language of instruction: French (lectures), English (tutorials)
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching

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