Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Part A
Subject 521-211 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 lectures (three a week); 12 hours of computer-based tutorials Total Time Commitment: 120 hours | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Chemistry 610-122 or 610-142 (plus their chemistry prerequisite). Biology 650-141 plus 650-142 are strongly recommended. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. |
Coordinator
Dr I Stanley| Subject Overview: | Biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, provide the molecular basis for all living systems. To understand these systems we must understand the structures, functions and chemical properties of these macromolecules. Content includes an introduction to the principles of cellular functions; amino acid chemistry; structure and function of proteins with particular attention given to haemoglobin and immunoglobulins; properties of enzymes and their regulation; carbohydrate structure and function; the structure of nucleic acids and their role as genetic material, including DNA replication and repair; the composition of Âchromosomes and genes and bioinformatical approaches for analysing the structure of genes; lipid chemistry; cell membrane composition, dynamics and function including membrane transport processes; the molecular architecture of the cell. |
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| Assessment: | Ongoing computer-based assessment during the semester (10%); a 40-minute multiple choice examination held mid-semester (10%); a 3-hour written examination in the examination period (80%) |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008. This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future. Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available. 2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | In addition to specific skills gained through the study of biochemistry and molecular biology, students should develop the following generic skills:
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| Notes: | Students enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 BSc), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject. Not available to students enrolled in the BBiomedSc. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Animal Science and Management Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) Bachelor of Engineering(Biochemical Engineering)and Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Food Science Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology |
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