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BCHM220 Introductory Biochemistry II

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Mandatory
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 unit coordinator.
Co-requisites None
Restrictions BCHM240
Notes

offered off-campus in odd numbered years
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Lily Pereg (lily.pereg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit builds upon the information in BCHM210 and completes an introductory overview. Major topics covered include lipids - their role in cellular membranes and energy metabolism; amino acids and energy metabolism; mammalian metabolism and its regulation, with particular reference to liver, muscle and nerves; plant cells, chloroplasts, photosynthesis and other unique features of plant metabolism.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Lehninger: Principles of Biochemistry
ISBN: 9780716771081
Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M., Worth 5th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 20%
Assessment Notes
Two assignments
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Practical 20%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Unit Test 20%
Assessment Notes
including mid-semester test and online quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand major aspects of metabolism;
  2. understand major principles governing the flow of biochemical reactions;
  3. understand key molecules central to the structure and function of cells; and
  4. understand metabolic division of labour which characterise mammals and plants.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge in this discipline is achieved through the study of all unit material. It is assessed in all assessments. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are taught and then practised through writing professional abstract and oral presentations. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
This is evidenced through the teaching of worldwide research developments. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Information literacy is gained through library search and the use of professional literature.This is assessed in all assessments. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
This is gained through assignment feed back and practical work training. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is presented and assessed through assignments and practical work. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
This is through practical work and understanding of appropriate use of science. 		True
8 Team Work
Team work is evidenced through working in a team in both the practicals and the presentations as students are required to do in this unit. 		True
   

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