Biochemistry (6530.6)
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 1 DR Regan ASHBY (Ph: +61 2 62012088 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This unit provides an introduction to the structure and function of biochemical molecules, intercellular communication, and the flow of genetic information. This unit is co-taught with Biochemistry G, 6480.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between major classes of biological molecules;
2. Correlate specific aspects of protein structure with function;
3. Gain an understanding of enzyme catalytic mechanisms;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and regulation of DNA expression and replication;
5. Develop and awareness of the applications and usefulness of biochemical knowledge; and
6. Perform simple biochemical techniques in the laboratory and to analyse experimental data critically.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Two hour lecture and one three-hour practical per week.
Prerequisites
1516 Chemistry 1A and 483 Concepts in Biology OR 1516 Chemistry 1A and 1517 Chemistry 1B).
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
- 791AA Bachelor of Environmental Science
- NPSC02 Bachelor of Forensic Studies/ Bachelor of Laws
- 194JA Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws
- 317JA Bachelor of Health Science
- 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
- 250JA 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
- MJ0178 Major in Analytical Chemistry
- MJ0013 Major in Biological Chemistry
- MJ0132 Major in Biology 1
- MJ0133 Major in Biology 2
- MJ0136 Major in Chemistry
- MJ0194 Major in Environmental Genetics
- MJ0043 Major in Forensic Biology
- MJ0045 Major in Genetic Counselling
- MJ0046 Major in Genetics
- MJ0053 Major in Human Biology: Chemical & Molecular Principles
- MJ0175 Major in Pharmaceutical Science
- MN0008 Minor in Biological Chemistry
- MN0009 Minor in Biology 1
- MN0010 Minor in Biology 2
- MN0017 Minor in Chemistry
- MN0164 Minor in Conservation Science
- MN0080 Minor in Molecular Biology and Genetics
- SM0042 Specialist Major in Nutritional Science