HFE400 Lipid Metabolism

Credits (ECTS):10

Course responsible:Bente Synnøve Ruyter

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Course frequency:Other. On demand.

Nominal workload:250 hours.

Teaching and exam period:This course has teaching/evaluation in Autumn parallel and/or Spring parallel

About this course

The textbook Biochemistry of Lipids, Lipoprotein and Membranes, 6th edition, by Neale Ridgway and Roger McLeods, will be followed. In addition a range of new review articles within the fields of lipid metabolism in liver, muscle and adipose tissue will be part of the course. These articles will be selected individually based on each student"s main research focus.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Students gets thorough knowledge of lipid metabolism in the major metabolic tissues liver, adipose tissue and muscle.

General competence

Students achieve advanced up-to-date knowledge of major areas in the fields of lipid, lipoprotein and membrane biochemistry.

Learning activities
This is primarily a self-study course. If needed, teacher-assisted colloquium groups can be arranged.
Teaching support
Teachers will be available for questions.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in biochemistry and physiology.
Recommended prerequisites
This course is for students who have already taken an introductory course in biochemistry and who are familiar with the basic concepts and principles of biochemistry, and who have a general background in the area of lipid metabolism.
Assessment method
One hour oral examination with an external examiner present.

Oral exam Grading: Passed / Not Passed Permitted aids: A1 No calculator, no other aids
Examiner scheme
An external sensor will assess the examination.
Admission requirements
Special requirements in Science