Biological Chemistry

• • Biomolecules
  • Enzymes
  • Metabolism
  • Biochemical techniques

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• MUR-SCI18-Fundamentals of Chemistry
• RMI-SCB110-Cell Structure and Function

Special requirements

• AttendanceDetails - Mandatory attendance at Practical classes of five half days in Melbourne - mandatory
• OtherDetails -

  Practical of five half days in Melbourne

This subject will provide you with an in-depth knowledge and practical skills on the structural and functional components of cells, tissues and organisms (at undergraduate year level 2). It provides a study of the chemical processes taking place in organisms and the technical skills needed to investigate these processes. It introduces key concepts of biological chemistry and relates them to cell physiology, with an emphasis on structure-function relationships.

The subject aims to develop your knowledge of different aspects of biochemistry through lectures, and the application of skills and knowledge is demonstrated in practical sessions, which help develop the employability skills required in biochemical analysis in a range of industries.

The subject also develops skills related to the critical assessment of scientific data and the presentation of scientific results used in all disciplines within the sciences.

• Prac Reports (30%)
• Invigilated Exam (50%)
• Pre-Prac Test (20%)