This course will enable the students to –
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Course outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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24DHFN 711 |
Nutritional Biochemistry I (Theory) |
CO203:Appraise the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates CO204:Classify proteins and elaborate systematically its metabolism CO205:Explain the chemistry of lipids, its metabolism and associated disorders CO206:Elaborate the types, action and activities of enzymes and their diagnostic role CO207: Discuss biological oxidation, ETC and acid base balance CO208:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos, group discussion
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips |
Quiz, Poster Presentations, Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration
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● Classification, structure and functions of amino acids and protein
● Properties of Protein- Physical and Chemical
● Plasma proteins – Nature, properties and functions
● Protein metabolism
● General reactions of amino acids- transamination, deamination and decarboxylation
● Detoxification of NH3
● Classification, structures and functions of lipids
● Properties of Lipids –Physical and Chemical
● Structure and functions of Cholesterol
● Lipid Metabolism
● Knoop’s β-oxidation of even C fatty acid (no structures), ketone body formation and utilization
● Fatty acid biosynthesis of Palmitic acid (no structure)
● Metabolism of Cholesterol