INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BCH2IBM
2021
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).
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Tsatsaronis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBCM201 OR AGR2BAA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorDavid L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year2016
Edition/Volume7e
PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
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BCH2IBM Subject Manual
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRonan O'Toole
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 h 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 h 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 h 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, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 h 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 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size350
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Tsatsaronis
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 h 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 h 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 h 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), 2021, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Tsatsaronis
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 h laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Two 1.00 d unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 0
One 1.00 d workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 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 |