Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
UndergraduateLTU-BCM2022027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 4 July 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Price from
- $1,235
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain fundamental concepts in protein function and metabolic biochemistry which underlie cellular life.
- Apply biochemical and molecular biology techniques, principles and methodologies to address research problems.
- Evaluate and communicate relevant scientific information effectively using appropriate scientific conventions.
- Enzyme Kinetics
- Bioenergetics
- Energy Metabolism
- Lipid Metabolism
- Integration of Metabolism/Signalling
- Molecular Cell Biology
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, you are introduced to cell biology and cell metabolism, building on the concepts developed in BCM201 (Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). You will 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.
- Test (500 words equivalent) (10%)
- Graphical abstract (1250 words equivalent) (30%)
- Practical report (1000 words equivalent) (30%)
- Written research assignment (1250 word equivalents) (30%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- LAT-HUN-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Prior study
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:
LTU-HBS101 (Not currently available)
and one of
LTU-DTN102 (Not currently available)
LTU-CHM102 (Not currently available)
- LTU-DTN1CFC-Chemistry of Food and Cooking
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
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in the following course: HBFN
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed BCH2MBC (Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
UndergraduateLAT-HUN-DEG