Courses Handbook 2010

313230 (v.1) Principles of Biochemistry 283


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
    7077 (v.5) Chemistry 124 or any previous version
    OR
    7231 (v.6) Chemistry 182 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. Fermentation of non-digested carbohydrates. Laboratory safety. An introduction to basic biochemical laboratory procedures including experiments with buffers, carbohydrates, protein, amino acids and 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: 010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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