METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
BCH2MBC
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 this subject, students are introduced to cell biology and cell metabolism, building on the concepts developed in Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCH2IBM). Students study the mechanism by which enzymes promote sequences of chemical reactions; concepts of bioenergetics and thermodynamics; the different and interconnected metabolic pathways that oxidise macronutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins into ATP, the energy currency of cells; and how cells dynamically adapt their metabolic utilisation to generate biomolecules for their function. Understanding these concepts in metabolic biochemistry will be consolidated throughout the semester in tutorials focused on appreciating how metabolism has profound consequences to cellular and organism function, and often disease. Laboratory techniques commonly utilized in biochemistry including enzyme kinetics and metabolism assays, will be introduced through practical activities.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatrina Binger
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 or BIO1MGC or HBS1HBA or BIO1CO) and one of (CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN or CHE1C1A) and one of (CHE1APL or CHE1C1B or DTN1CFC) OR Must be admitted in to LWLBM (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsAGR2BAA OR BCM202
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents are also expected to have previously attempted (but not necessarily to have passed) BCH2IBM.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
BCH2MBC Subject Manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDepartment of Biochemistry and Genetics
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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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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSebastien Desbois
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Type: Directed Learning Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line (equivalent to 1.5hr per week)
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Type: Directed Learning Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line (equivalent to 1.5hr per week.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size350
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatrina Binger
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | 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 examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | 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 per study period 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 examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | 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 examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | 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 examination - 1 hr (1,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Three workshop activities (200- words equivalent each, 600 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO7 |
Research assignment (750 - words equivalent) | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO6 |
Practical worksheets worth 25% (1000 - words equivalent total) | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO7 |
Oral presentation (prepared & delivered in groups; 850 -words equivalent) | N/A | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |