Area: |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
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: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: |
1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly |
Practical: |
1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
8804 (v.8) Biochemistry 231 or any previous version
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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. |
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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: |
60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
HECS Band (if applicable): |
3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information: |
Essential |
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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