BCHM240 Biochemistry and Microbiology for Rural Science
Updated: 15 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - 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 | BCHM210 or BCHM210A or candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology or permission of the unit coordinator. | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | None | |||||||||
| Notes | offered off-campus in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Lily Pereg (lily.pereg@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
Approximately two lectures and one practical or tutorial period per week. This course builds upon the biochemistry introduced in BCHM 210 and introduces microbiology. Topics covered include lipids and membranes, metabolism of amino acids, integrated energy metabolism in mammals, photosynthesis and plant metabolism, methods for handling bacteria, types of microorganisms including viruses and microbial biotechnology. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |