BC2013 - Principles of Biochemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

This subject is designed to provide both biomedical and biological scientists 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;
• obtain practical experience in biochemistry techniques.

Assumed Knowledge:	To successfully complete this subject it is recommended that students complete BM1000 and BZ1001 prior to enrolment.
Prerequisites:	CH1001 AND CH1002
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BC2014

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Bill Leggat
Lecturers:	Mr Ray Layton, Assoc. Professor Bill Leggat.
Contact hours:	34 hours lectures 11 hours tutorials 18 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (15%); assignments (35%).

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.