BC2014 - Principles of Biochemistry for Pharmacy Students

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Available to Bachelor of Pharmacy students.

This subject is designed to provide pharmacy students 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

• the basic pathways of carbohydrate and lipid catabolism and their role in energy production in living cells;
• the role of enzymes in biochemistry;
• the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids found in living organisms.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments.

Prerequisites:	CH1001 PC1005 (BM1000 strongly recommended)
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BC2013

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Dr Bill Leggat
Lecturers:	Dr Gerald Muench, Dr Bill Leggat, Professor James Burnell.
Contact hours:	34 hours lectures 11 hours tutorials 18 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (30%).

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.