2828 (v.3) Principles of Biochemistry 281

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version AND 10224 (v.2) Chemistry 132 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Structural and molecular organisation of the cell, protein structure and function including haemoglobin, collagen proteins and enzymes, membrane structure and function, basic concepts and design in metabolism, carbohydrate structure, function and metabolism. Laboratory safety. An introduction to basic biochemical laboratory procedures including experiments with buffers, carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, enzymes. Use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to understand the relationship between the three dimensional structure of proteins and their biological activity. Demonstrate knowledge of - membrane structure and function and the range of carbohydrates and their structures and functions. Understand the energy concepts involved in metabolism which generate metabolic energy. Use basic laboratory instrumentation. Demonstrate the ability to perform biochemical procedures associated with the study of nutrition and food science. Present scientific reports in a clear and logical format.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Campbell M.K., (1991), Biochemistry, Saunders College Publishing. Elliot W.H. and Elliot D.C., (2001), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2nd ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Martin D.W., Mayes P.A. and Rodwell V.W., (1996), Harper's Biochemistry, (24th ed), Norwalk, Appleton and Lange. McKee T. and McKee J.R., (1996), Biochemistry, An Introduction, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc WmC Brown Publishers. Zubay G.L., Parson W.W. and Vance D.E., (1995), Principles of Biochemistry, Melbourne, WCB Publishers.
Unit Texts:	Curtin Univerity of Technology, 2001, Principles of Biochemistry 281 Laboratory Manual. Bentley, Curtin Univerity of Technology. Stryer L., (1995), Biochemistry, 4th ed., San Francisco, Freeman and Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final Exam (Written) 60%. Practical Reports 5%. Practical Exam 15%. Tests (2) 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y