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INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

BCH2IBM

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Biochemistry is a field of science that describes the molecules and interactions that underlie biological systems and life itself. This field is central to most studies in biology and life sciences and is leveraged in biomedical research and the biotechnology industry. In BCH2IBM, students are introduced to the chemical and cellular basis for life, the blueprint for which is encoded in DNA. The subject will cover processes govern DNA replication, transcription and translation, prior to examining the structure and function of proteins. A broader overview of cellular structure and operation will also be examined through discussion of lipids, membranes and signalling mechanisms. Laboratory techniques commonly utilised in biochemistry and molecular biology; including PCR, manipulation of recombinant DNA, separation and identification of proteins, will be introduced through practical activities. This subject lays the foundation for the study of metabolism in Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCH2MBC).

School: Molecular Sciences

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 (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

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: David L Nelson & Michael M Cox

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: 7th ed

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

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BCH2IBM Subject Manual

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Department of Biochemistry and Genetics

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Available via the subject LMS

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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
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
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 - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules and biochemical processes underlying cellular life.
02. Apply biochemical and molecular biology techniques, principles and methodologies in a laboratory setting.
03. Summarise scientific literature relating to a biochemistry topic.
04. Employ laboratory practice to acceptable standards in terms of safety, professional conduct and keeping accurate records of experimental data.
05. Compute basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphic representations to aid the interpretation of biochemical data consistent with scientific standards.
06. Interpret experimental data to solve laboratory and authentic biochemistry problems.

Albury-Wodonga, 2021, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Bendigo, 2021, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 4 - 15
Six 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 4 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 4 - 15
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Six 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

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
Six 2.00 hours workshop every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Six 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

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 - 47
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Six 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

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
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo25SILO1, SILO6

Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent)

N/AOther written examIndividualNo15SILO1, SILO6

Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo25SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO3