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BCHM210 Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
Updated: 19 January 2009| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | (CHEM120 or CHEM120A and BIOL110 and BIOL120) or CHEM204 or CHEM204A or candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | BCHM210A | |||||||||
| Notes | offered off-campus in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Heather Nonhebel (hnonheb2@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
The information molecules of cells, DNA and RNA, are introduced. The fundamental concept that genetic information codes for protein molecules is examined. DNA replication, transcription and translation into proteins are covered. The structure of proteins and their importance to biological function are introduced, with special attention to the proteins that act as biological catalysts. The central role of respiration to obtain chemical energy to maintain cells is examined with special reference to the oxidation of sugars and carbohydrates. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |