Undergraduate LTU-BCM202-2022
Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Study the structure and role of living cells to understand the biological processes that give and sustain life. Learn how the composition of cells can change and cause disease, and how proteins and DNA interact to create health benefits.
$1,002 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
21
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Use the basic vocabulary of biochemistry and molecular biology to describe the generation of cellular energy in the form of ATP from the oxidation of various fuels, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of cellular metabolism, compartmentation, cell signalling pathways and other aspects of cell biology;
- Apply biochemical and molecular biology techniques, principles and methodologies in addressing research problems;
- Prepare scientific reports that present coherent, concise and evidence-based explanations to communicate to peers, using a variety of presentation modes;
- Compute basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphical representations of information, to aid in the interpretation of biochemical data consistent with scientific standards;
- Demonstrate independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant and reliable scientific information;
- Participate as an effective team member and collaborate on selected learning exercises.
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- Energy Metabolism
- Lipid Metabolism & Membranes
- Integration of Metabolism / Signalling
- Molecular Cell Biology
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
and one of
- LTU-CHM102-Applied Food Chemistry
- LTU-DTN102-Applied Food Chemistry (No longer available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)
Others
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation you will be permitted to enrol in this subject, however you should withdraw your enrolment, or it will be withdrawn on your behalf, if you are unsuccessful in passing the prerequisite subject once results are released.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance. Students are expected to have previously attempted BCM201 - Introduction to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Students who successfully complete two from the four open enrolment subjects (HBS101, DTN101, CHM101, PHE102) may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission to the restricted Bachelor of Food and Nutrition. You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition to be eligible to enrol in all other non-open access subjects offered in the degree.
Biochemistry is concerned with the function of biological systems at the molecular level. It is central to most studies in biology and life sciences and is directly related to biomedical research and biotechnology. In this subject, students are introduced to cell biology and cell metabolism, building on the concepts developed in BCM201 (Introduction to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology).
Students study the generation of energy in cells through the oxidation of carbohydrates and lipids; the formation of ATP, the energy currency of cells; lipids, cellular membranes and compartmentation; and the signalling processes that co-ordinate and regulate cellular activity. The practical exercises illustrate some basic experimental and data analysis skills and reinforce concepts in metabolism and cell biology.
- 4 x Module Quizzes (each 10%, 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words) (40%)
- 4 x Module Exercises (each 10%, 400 words equivalent, total 1600 words) (40%)
- Written research assignment (800 words) (20%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23