311425 (v.1) Biochemistry 234
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Unit references, texts and outcomes
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| Area: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
311406 (v.1)
Biochemistry 233
or any previous version
OR 8804 (v.9) Biochemistry 231 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Overview, concepts and designs of metabolism. Including fat metabolism, ketone metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis, nucleotide metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Understand role and significance of membrane structure, membrane function, membrane composition and membrane transport. Know and understand the role of hormones and receptors in the control and integration of metabolism. In particular, the role of pancreatic hormones, adrenal hormones, calcium and steroid hormones. Finally,the ability to solve problems, develop research skills and develop communication skills. |
| Field of Education: | 010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
