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BC2013 - Principles of Biochemistry
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
For students who do not have the required pre-requisites, please seek advice from the Discipline Academic Advisor to enrol
This subject is designed to provide both biomedical and biological scientists with the foundations of biochemistry including the functional components of living cells and the basic metabolic strategies adopted by living cells for the generation of energy and the synthesis of cellular components.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and construct the basic pathways of carbohydrate and lipid catabolism and their role in energy production in living cells;
- Demonstrate practical experience in biochemistry techniques;
- Describe the role of enzymes in biochemistry;
- Describe the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids found in living organisms;
- Demonstrate adherence to assessment deadlines.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (35%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attend all practicals. Obtain at least 50% in the on-course component. Obtain at least 50% in the end of semester exam.
| Prerequisites: | at least 18CP of level 1 subjects which includes BM1000 or admission to B.Ed.(Secondary) and BS1001 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
BC2014 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Alanna Sorenson, Dr Elecia Johnston, Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturers: | Mr Ray Layton, Empro Joseph Holtum, Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer, Mr Shaymaviswanathan Karnaneedi, Miss Brittany Dewdney, Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Dr Craig McFarlane, Professor David Miller. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.