VET10080

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the essential elements of cell metabolism, including structures of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, enzyme kinetics, and how enzyme activity is regulated.
2. Describe the central pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and protein metabolism in domestic animals
3. Describe the processes by which cells obtain energy (glycolysis, TCA cycle, mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation)
4. Explain the principles underlying metabolic processes within cells, explain the role of hormones (e.g. insulin and glucagon) in regulating metabolism in different domestic species, and be able to describe some of the clinical implications of deficiencies in these hormones.
5. Describe how vitamins and minerals are required for many cellular functions, and some of the pathological effects of deficiency or oversupply of these in domestic animals.

Indicative Module Content:

Enzyme activity and structure, regulation, relevance to veterinary medicine
Carbohydrate metabolism, including hormonal regulation by insulin and glucagon
Energy metabolism
Oxidative phosphorylation
Protein and amino acid metabolism
Lipid metabolism
Vitamins in metabolism
Minerals in metabolism

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Not applicable to this module.

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is given on a group basis after the MCQ held in week 8. Some students also ask for individual feedback, on arrangement, especially if they have done badly. This serves to show students how well they are doing halfway through the module, and can also correct misconceptions held by the class.