Biochemistry in Animal Systems

Subject VETS20016 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 hours lectures and 2 hours workshops/case studies/practicals per week. Total 60 contact hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

One of the following

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites:

None.

Recommended Background Knowledge:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Non Allowed Subjects:

None.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jason White

Contact

jasondw@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

An understanding of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms is essential to understanding how animals function, and therefore the best management practices that will result in optimal health and productivity. This subject is designed to introduce students to the discipline of biochemistry, to allow them to develop a basic understanding of the biological chemistry underpinning function at the cellular and system levels. Topics covered will include: amino acid, peptide and protein chemistry; enzymology, allostery and oxygen transport; biochemistry of nucleic acids, protein synthesis and post-synthetic modification; molecular biology; carbohydrate and lipid structure; water soluble vitamins; and metabolic chemistry and lipid soluble vitamins.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be familiar with the terminology of biochemistry
  • Understand the principles and important information regarding the chemical structures and properties of cellular constituents, and the correlation of structure with function
  • Comprehend the interrelationships of metabolic pathways and biochemical reactions between tissue systems
  • Develop skills in the organization, analysis and interpretation of biochemical data
Assessment:
  • Four written reports (up to 500 words each) based on workshops, due during the semester (25% total)
  • A 1-hour written examination held mid-semester (30%)
  • A 2-hour written examination in the examination period (45%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • Organization, analysis and evaluation of data
  • Working collaboratively with other students
  • Respect of intellectual integrity
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Production Animal Health

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