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BCHM220 Introductory Biochemistry II

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
21 August 2013 24 August 2013 Mandatory All students in on and off campus modes must attend the Mandatory workshop during the Intensive School.
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 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 BCHM240 or BCHM250
Notes None
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.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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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