James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

BC2014 - Principles of Biochemistry for Pharmacy Students

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

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

Assumed
Knowledge:
To successfully complete this subject it is recommended that students complete BM1000 prior to enrolment.
Prerequisites:CH1001 AND PC1005
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BC2013

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: jc170617
Lecturers: Mr Ray Layton, jc170617.
Contact hours:
  • 34 hours lectures
  • 9 hours tutorials
  • 28 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.