CH1010 - Biological Chemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Discipline of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry

<b> General Chemistry revision</b> Acid/base chemistry, thermochemistry, kinetics and organic functional group chemistry. <b> Natural Product Chemistry</b> Extraction, chromatography, analysis, spectroscopy; terpenes, steroids, alkaloids. <b> Bio-organic Chemistry</b> Structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins and DNA. <b> Bio-inorganic Chemistry</b> Coordination complexes. Chlorophyll and hemoglobin. <b> Enzymatic Chemistry</b> The function of enzymes, inhibitors, cofactors, coenzymes and vitamins. <b> Lipids and Membranes.</b> Fatty acids, complex lipids, lipid proteins, fluid mosaic membrane. Passive/active transport. <b>Bioenergetics</b> Catabolic and anabolic reactions. The metabolic role of ATP. Fatty acid synthesis. Glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. <b> Electron Transport</b> Oxidative phosphorylation. Photosynthesis: Rubisco and the C₃ photosynthetic pathway. <b> DNA Processes.</b> Replication, transcription and translation. Recombinant DNA and PCR.

Learning Outcomes

• Be aware of the applicability of this branch of molecular science in a wider scientific context;
• Gain a sound understanding of the major classes of compounds and the function of these compounds in biological chemistry;
• To be familiar with, and competent in the application of, a range of common laboratory techniques in biological chemistry.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:

SENIOR CHEMISTRY OR CH1020 AND SENIOR MATHSB OR MA1020

Availabilities
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Michael Liddell.
Contact hours:	33 hours lectures 11 hours tutorials 27 hours practicals 10 hours - LearnJCU modules.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (42%); quizzes or tests (38%); marks for practical exercises (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Practical component: students will fail the course if they miss 3 or more practicals without a valid reason (generally medical certificates will be required).

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