Area: |
Muresk Institute |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
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| ** 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. ** |
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Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Practical: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
7078 (v.6) Chemistry 141 or any previous version
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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. |
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| ** 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. ** |
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Field of Education: |
50701 Aquaculture |
HECS Band (if applicable): |
2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information: |
Informational |
Result Type: |
Grade/Mark |
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Availability |
| Year |
Location |
Period |
Internal |
Area External |
Central External |
| 2004 |
Bentley Campus |
Semester 2 |
Y |
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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 |
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