James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BC2014 - Principles of Biochemistry for Pharmacy Students
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | CH1001 AND PC1005 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to Bachelor of Pharmacy students.
Subject Description
- 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
- demonstrate adherence to assessment deadlines
- explain and construct the basic pathways of carbohydrate and lipid catabolism and their role in energy production in living cells
- demonstrate practical experience in biochemistry techniques
- describe the role of enzymes in biochemistry
- describe the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids found in living organisms
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (15%)
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (35%)
Note that 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.
Assumed Knowledge: To successfully complete this subject it is recommended that students complete BM1000 prior to enrolment.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BC2013
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Alanna Sorenson |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Alex Roberts Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard Professor David Miller Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer DR Craig McFarlane MR Ray Layton EMPRO Joseph Holtum DR Alanna Sorenson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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