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Biochemistry

Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£359.99 inc VAT
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
105 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
SAC Diploma
Awarded by Qualifications Register

Overview

Start studying the chemical processes which take place in living cells, with this Biochemistry course.

People are sometimes deterred from studying this subject by the thought of the chemistry and physics on which it is based. In this introductory course you'll be shown that it is quite possible to achieve an understanding of some of the fundamental concepts in biochemistry without building on a basis of pure science.

The approach will be practice related, with an emphasis on selected areas of the subject which can help to improve understanding of the provision of care to patients and clients. No prior knowledge of the subject is assumed.



At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).

Description

Syllabus

1: The Cell as a Small Business

  • Fit for its purpose
  • Design and manufacture

2: Cellular Machine Tools

  • Blueprints from the nucleus
  • The ribosomes – workstations for protein manufacture
  • Assembling the raw materials
  • Problems in protein manufacture

3: The Cellular Machinery

  • The nature of proteins
  • Enzymes
  • Faulty machinery

4: Importing Raw Materials

  • Food as raw materials
  • Taking apart and rebuilding
  • The route to the factory
  • The factory gates

5: The Power Supply

  • The need for energy
  • The fuel supply
  • Mitochondria – cellular ‘power stations’

6: Packaging and Transport

  • A second look at protein manufacture
  • Packaging and sorting proteins
  • Exporting proteins

7: Quality Control

  • Keeping control of a small business
  • Methods of controlling cellular activity
  • Hormones as external controllers
    Integrating all the cell’s activities


On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Biochemistry Diploma

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Biochemistry Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual's Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.


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