METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
BCM202
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biochemistry is concerned with the function of biological systems at the molecular level. It is central to most studies in biology and life sciences and is directly related to biomedical research and biotechnology. In this subject, you are introduced to cell biology and cell metabolism, building on the concepts developed in BCM201 (Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). You will study the generation of energy in cells through the oxidation of carbohydrates and lipids; the formation of ATP, the energy currency of cells; lipids, cellular membranes and compartmentation; and the signalling processes that co-ordinate and regulate cellular activity. The practical exercises illustrate some basic experimental and data analysis skills and reinforce concepts in metabolism and cell biology.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX or HUOA and have passed DTN102 or CHM102 and [SCI18 or CHM101] and HBS101
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsBCH2MBC
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Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance. Students are expected to have previously attempted BCM201 - Introduction to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. A good internet connection is required due to the online delivery
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Learning resources
BCM202 Subject Learning Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCollege of Science, Health & Engineering
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Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid L Nelson & Michael M Cox
Year2012
Edition/Volume6e or 7e
PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & COMPANY, NEW YORK
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 23 - 35
Six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Live Synchronous Sessions
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 35
Five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous discussion
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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4 x Module Quizzes (each 10% or 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
5 x Module Exercises (each 8% or 350 words equivalent, total 1750 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written research assignment (800 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Durand
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 49 - 0
Six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49 - 0
Five 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous discussion
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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4 x Module Quizzes (each 10% or 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
5 x Module Exercises (each 8% or 350 words equivalent, total 1750 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written research assignment (800 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |