Gatlin International

Description

In this course, you will be introduced to biochemistry, which is the study of the chemical processes which take place in living cells.

People are sometimes deterred from studying this subject by the thought of the chemistry and physics on which it is based. This course aims to show 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.

Outline

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

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

105.00 hours

Duration of Access

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 105 hrs.

Instructor

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Prerequisites/Audience

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

Requirements/Materials Included

Certification

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Biochemistry Diploma

Biochemistry Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 3 Biochemistry Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.