Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

308403 (v.3) Chemistry for Aquatic Sciences 102


Area: Department of Applied Biosciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 6.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 7078 (v.6) Chemistry 141 or any previous version
Syllabus: Provides the background and fundamental knowledge in chemistry required for students studying in the area of aquatic science. Fundamentals of organic chemistry. Major functional groups of organic compounds. Constituents of natural water systems. Effects of biological organisms on water chemistry. Fundamentals of biological chemistry, with specific emphasis on biochemistry of aquatic animals. The language of biochemistry. Structure and functions of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters. Major biochemical pathways. Biochemical energetics. Chemistry of body fluids. Comparisons between land and aquatic animals where relevant.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 050701 Aquaculture
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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