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BCHM240 Biochemistry and Microbiology for Rural Science

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
25 August 2013 28 August 2013 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 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 or BCHM250
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Lily Pereg (lily.pereg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit 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.
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 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 feedback, 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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