INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BCH2IBM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are concerned with the function of biological systems at the molecular level. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are central to most studies in biology and life sciences and directly related to biomedical research and biotechnology. In this subject, students are introduced to gene structure and function, DNA replication, transcription and translation; techniques in molecular biology; bioenergetics; and protein structure and function. The practical work includes hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (including PCR, analysis of recombinant DNA and techniques in expression of proteins in heterologous hosts), spectrophotometric methods and enzyme kinetics. This subject lays the foundation for the study of Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCH2MBC).
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: James Tsatsaronis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: One of (BIO1OF, BIO1MGC, HBS1HBA or BIO1CO) and one of (CHE1CHF, CHE1GEN or CHE1C1A) and one of (CHE1APL, CHE1C1B or DTN1CFC) OR Must be admitted in to LWLBM (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BCM201 OR AGR2BAA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
BCH2IBM Subject Manual
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Department of Biochemistry and Genetics
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Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: AVAILABLE THROUGH LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOP
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Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: David L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 7e
Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ronan O'Toole
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 350
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Tsatsaronis
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Eighteen 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 40
Eighteen 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 40
Twelve 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Eighteen 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of semester examination - 2 hr (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1 |
Three workshop activities (100-words equivalent each, 300-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (45 min) (750- words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Prac work worksheet x 6 (20%) & lab performance and quality of results (5%) (900-words equiv total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (500-words written exercise) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO6 |