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Introduction
CBA221 gives pharmacy students an understanding of the following core areas of biochemistry and molecular biology: (a) structure and function of important biological macromolecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins; (b) structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; (c) the integration and control of metabolism, by hormonal and other means in health and disease; (d) nutrition - role of macro- and micro-nutrients in health and disease, food composition, dietary guidelines; (e) human molecular biology in health and disease; (f) biochemistry of cancer. The role of metabolism in major human diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer) is emphasized.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Biochemistry A (Pharmacy) |
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| Unit code | CBA221 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Dr Stephen Richards |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 or CZZ102) and (KRA113 or KRA114).
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 1-hr lectures weekly; 1-hr tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Internal Tests 30%; Practical Worksheet (1,000 words) 10%; 2 hour written end of semester Exam 60%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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| Recommended | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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