bcm202 metabolic biochemistry and cell biology
METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
BCM202
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biochemistry is concerned with the function of biological systems at the molecular level. It is central to most studies in biology and life sciences and is directly related to biomedical research and biotechnology. In this subject, you are introduced to cell biology and cell metabolism, building on the concepts developed in BCM201 (Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). You will study the generation of energy in cells through the oxidation of carbohydrates and lipids; the formation of ATP, the energy currency of cells; lipids, cellular membranes and compartmentation; and the signalling processes that co-ordinate and regulate cellular activity. The practical exercises illustrate some basic experimental and data analysis skills and reinforce concepts in metabolism and cell biology.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX or HUOA and have passed DTN102 and [SCI18 or CHM101] and HBS101
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsBCH2MBC
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Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period. Students are expected to have previously attempted BCM201 - Introduction to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
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Learning resources
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year2012
Edition/Volume6e or 7e
PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
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BCM202 Subject Learning Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCollege of Science, Health & Engineering
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PublisherAvailable on-line
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 23 - 35
One 1.00 hour block mode per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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5 x Module Quizzes (each 8% or 360 words equivalent, total 1600 words)30 min time limit; one attempt; randomised; auto-graded | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
4 x Module Exercises (each 10% or 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words)3 practical exercises and 1 research exercise related to module concepts. Exercises are provided with a worksheet and experiment/inquiry questions based on independent observation and study. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written research assignment (800 words)Individual research/writing exercise on an inherited metabolic disorder affecting a metabolic pathway covered in this subject-topic to be self-selected from a collection of diseases known to be fully elucidated and well resourced in the scientific literature. Instructor-graded, using a marking rubric with feedback provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 0
One 1.00 hour block mode per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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5 x Module Quizzes (each 8% or 360 words equivalent, total 1600 words)30 min time limit; one attempt; randomised; auto-graded | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
4 x Module Exercises (each 10% or 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words)3 practical exercises and 1 research exercise related to module concepts. Exercises are provided with a worksheet and experiment/inquiry questions based on independent observation and study. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written research assignment (800 words)Individual research/writing exercise on an inherited metabolic disorder affecting a metabolic pathway covered in this subject-topic to be self-selected from a collection of diseases known to be fully elucidated and well resourced in the scientific literature. Instructor-graded, using a marking rubric with feedback provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |