Molecular mechanisms of metabolism regulation
| Title | Μοριακοί Μηχανισμοί Ελέγχου Μεταβολισμού / Molecular mechanisms of metabolism regulation |
| Code | ΜΧ036 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003164 |
Programme of Study: PPS of School of Chemistry (2014-2015)
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600108057
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600108057
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΜΧ031 Nucleic acids structure and function
- ΜΧ032 Structure and function of proteins
- ΜΧ033 Laboratory techniques in Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will have a more comprehensive view of the metabolic aspects of our organization
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism
Disorders in carbohydrate metabolism – Related diseases
Regulation of lipid metabolism
Coordination of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism – related disorders
Regulation of protein metabolism – Targeted protein degradation
Hormonal regulation of metabolism – Endocrine system
Metabolism, Transport, storage of iron in eukatyotic cells. Iron response element-Mechanism of iron response.
Bacterial response in iron-limitation- Bacterial siderophores
Integration of metabolism
Metabolic motifs
Μajor metabolic pathways and control sites.
Relationship of glucose 6-phosphate, pyruvate and acetyl CoA .
Metabolic profile of major organs (Brain, liver, muscle)
Amino acid degradation and urea cycle
Hormones of digestive system
Keywords
Metabolism
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 210 | 8.4 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 60 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 21 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 9 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 300 | 12 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
02-02-2016
