James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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BC2013 - Principles of Biochemistry
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | at least 18CP of level 1 subjects which includes BM1000 or admission to B.Ed.(Secondary) and BS1001 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
For students who do not have the required pre-requisites, please seek advice from the Discipline Academic Advisor to enrol.
Subject Description
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrate adherence to assessment deadlines
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (35%) - Individual
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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attend all practicals. Obtain at least 50% in the on-course component. Obtain at least 50% in the end of semester exam.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BC2014
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor David Whitmore DR Alanna Sorenson |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard Professor David Miller MISS Brittany Dewdney Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer DR Craig McFarlane MR Ray Layton EMPRO Joseph Holtum MR Shaymaviswanathan Karnaneedi |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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