Human Biochemistry (6518.5)
Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Science and Technology |
Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Science |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 DR Xiaonan ZHANG (Ph: +61 2 62012718 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This unit provides a comprehensive look at cellular metabolism. It examines the synthesis and breakdown of biochemical molecules as fuels and building blocks for the human body to function while emphasizing recurring themes in biochemical mechanisms and regulation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Be able to describe the role of energy in living cells, with particular reference to the concept of free energy and the role of ATP;
2. Be able to describe the major biochemical pathways used in humans, both to extract energy from the key nutrients and to synthesise new cellular components;
3. Understand the mechanisms of metabolic control and be able to integrate their knowledge from both biochemistry units to understand its role in homeostasis; and
4. Continue to develop the necessary skills for independent learning and use their biochemistry knowledge for solving simple biomedical problems.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Two one-hour lectures per week plus the equivalent of two-hours laboratory/tutorial per week. This includes five x three-hour laboratories and three x three-hour tutorials throughout the semester.
Prerequisites
Chemistry 1B, Biochemistry.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- 142HG Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- 142JA Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- 365AE Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology
- 264JA Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- 762HG Bachelor of Commerce
- 115JA Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
- NPSC02 Bachelor of Forensic Studies/ Bachelor of Laws
- 194JA Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws
- HLHL01 Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- 686AA Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- 248HG Bachelor of Justice Studies
- SCNP01 Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies
- 249JA Bachelor of Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies
- 660AA Bachelor of Medical Science
- 131JA Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
- HLB301 Bachelor of Pharmacy
- 392AB Bachelor of Science
- 994AA Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Journalism
- NPSC01 Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Laws
- 836AA Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
- 330JA Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
- 328JA Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science
- 195JA Bachelor of Social Science in Justice Studies/Bachelor of Forensic Studies
- 154JA Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Human Nutrition
- 276JA Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Referenced Majors & Minors
- BM0046 Breadth Major in Foundations of Pharmaceutical Science
- MJ0013 Major in Biological Chemistry
- MJ0132 Major in Biology 1
- MJ0133 Major in Biology 2
- MJ0136 Major in Chemistry
- MJ0043 Major in Forensic Biology
- MJ0045 Major in Genetic Counselling
- MJ0094 Major in Pre-Pharmacy (Restricted)
- MN0008 Minor in Biological Chemistry
- MN0009 Minor in Biology 1
- MN0010 Minor in Biology 2
- SM0052 Specialist Major in Foundations of Pharmaceutical Science
- SM0042 Specialist Major in Nutritional Science