BIOS 2014 Functional Proteins and Genes

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300936

Coordinator Patrick O'Doherty Opens in new window

Description Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. By understanding the structure and roles of biological macromolecules found in cells students will develop the concept of self assembly of these molecules to form life. Topics include the structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and how they function in the lipid and aqueous environments of the cell. Basic metabolism is introduced with an overview of the major pathways in cells, mechanisms of regulation, and an introduction into important cofactors and intermediatory molecules. These concepts will be reinforced through practical classes that teach critical skills in experimental design, analysis and interpretation.

School Science

Discipline Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) BIOS 1012 AND
CHEM 1005

Equivalent Subjects BIOS 2001 - Biochemistry 1 BIOS 2036 - Proteins and Genes

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Final Examination 2 hours 50 Y Individual
Written Assignment - research assigned protein Max 500 words 10 N Individual
Laboratory Component - (a) Laboratory Book completeness/ correctness, (b) Practical Skills Quiz Throughout semester 20 N Individual
Quiz - (a) Post-laboratory questions (online), (b) Functional Molecules Quiz Throughout semester 20 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Tymoczko, JL, Berg, JM & Stryer, L 2013, Biochemistry: a short course, 2nd edn, W.H. Freeman, New York.

Teaching Periods