311425 (v.1) Biochemistry 234
| Area: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| 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: | The syllabus for Biochemistry 234 includes: concepts and designs of metabolism, metabolism in the fed and fasted state, gluconeogenesis, and amino acid metabolism. The concept of hormones and receptors in the control and integration of metabolism. The role, and mechanism, of hormones including: pancreatic hormones, adrenal hormones, calcium, and steroid hormones. The role and significance of membrane structure, membrane function, membrane composition and membrane transport. The role and significance of protein targeting and degradation. Nutrient homeostasis. The role and significance of bioinformatics. Protein purification. Laboratory skills and procedures. Theory of buffers and their practical preparation. Various topical subjects of biochemistry in society. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| 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 |
Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department or offered by research.
Central External refers to external and online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area
Partially Online Internal refers to some (a portion of) learning provided by interacting with or downloading pre-packaged material from the Internet but with regular and ongoing participation with a face-to-face component retained. Excludes partially online internal course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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
