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).
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 (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
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year2017
Edition/Volume7th ed
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 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
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 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
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 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (1 hr) (1,000 - words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Three in-class workshop activities (200 - words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Mid-semester test (1 hr) (1000 - words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets (25%) (900-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research assignment (1000 - words written exercise) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |