Launceston
Introduction
Provides a basic introduction to biochemistry for students in health, exercise & marine sciences, complementing studies in cell biology and chemistry for life sciences. The unit also provides an introduction to metabolic biochemistry and molecular biology. It considers the basic biochemistry of cell metabolism and physiological processes, and discusses the structure and function of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids in biology.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Introductory Biochemistry |
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Unit code | CXA125 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
Discipline | Health Sciences |
Coordinator | Raj Eri |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Introductory |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
- KRA161 or CXA171
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2-hr weekly lecture (13 weeks), 1-hr weekly tutorial, 2-hr practical (alternate weeks) |
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Assessment | Tutorial tests (20%), practical reports (30%), final 3-hr exam (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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Recommended |
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