METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY

BIO2MBC

Not currently offered

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 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 component of the course will consolidate basic biochemical techniques and formal report writing.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Swift

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: CHE2MCA OR CHE2PHC OR BIO1CO

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

Concepts in biochemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Boyer, R

Year: 2002

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDITION

Publisher: BROOKS COLE PUBLISHING

ISBN: 0-534-38006-9

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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

01. Identify the chemical structure of biological molecules important to biological function.
02. Illustrate how enzymes are able to facilitate metabolic reactions, and how they are regulated.
03. Compare the various pathways for metabolising carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids, their location, function and regulation.
04. Critically analyse data indicating uncertainties and limitations in the design and conduct of laboratory experiments.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.