METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY

BIO2MBC

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces the structure and function of the basic classes of biological molecules, rate equations of catalysis, enzyme kinetics and allosteric control. Students will study the pathways by which various biological molecules are degraded within the cell to release energy, or synthesised from smaller molecules. Emphasis is on the integration and regulation of the pathways. The practical course will consolidate basic biochemical techniques and formal report writing.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: BIO1CO or CHE2PHC or CHE2MCA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsConcepts in biochemistryPrescribedBoyer, R 20022ND EDITION, (ISBN 0-534-38006-9) BROOKS COLE PUBLISHING

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Examination (2 hour)40
Laboratory reports (x 8)40
Mid semester test (1 hour)20

Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Class requirements

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Seven 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Examination (2 hour)40
Laboratory reports (x 8)40
Mid semester test (1 hour)20

Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Examination (2 hour)40
Laboratory reports (x 8)40
Mid semester test (1 hour)20