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BCHM240 Biochemistry and Microbiology for Rural Science

Updated: 27 April 2010
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 Intensive school held only when unit is offered off-campus.
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 Head of School.
Co-requisites None
Restrictions BCHM220
Notes

offered off-campus in odd numbered years
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 BCHM210 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.
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
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Brock: The Biology of Microorganisms
ISBN: 9780321536150
Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Dunlop, P.V. and Clark, D.P., Pearson Benjamin Cummings 12th 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 15%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8
Practical 25%
Assessment Notes
Five practicals
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 5 GA: 1,2, 4, 5, 6, 8
Unit Test 20%
Assessment Notes
Includes mid semester test and online quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

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

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. 		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. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
This is gained through assignment feed back,practical work training as well as a practical test. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is presented through assignments and practical work. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
This is through practical work,understanding of appropriate use of science as well as responsible use of microbes. 		True 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 True True
   

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