2828 (v.3) Principles of Biochemistry 281


Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** 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 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.
 
** 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:

69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area