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.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Durand

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: BCH2MBC

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: This 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.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: David L Nelson & Michael M Cox

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 6e or 7e

Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK

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BCM202 Subject Learning Guide

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: College of Science, Health & Engineering

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Publisher: Available on-line

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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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Use the basic vocabulary of biochemistry and molecular biology to describe the generation of cellular energy in the form of ATP from the oxidation of various fuels, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of cellular metabolism, compartmentation, cell signalling pathways and other aspects of cell biology.

02. Apply biochemical and molecular biology techniques, principles and methodologies in addressing research problems.

03. Prepare scientific reports that present coherent, concise and evidence-based explanations to communicate to peers, using a variety of presentation modes.

04. Compute basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphical representations of information, to aid in the interpretation of biochemical data consistent with scientific standards

05. Demonstrate independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant and reliable scientific information.

06. Participate as an effective team member and collaborate on selected learning exercises.

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
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	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	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	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 4, Online