Courses & Units

Introductory Biochemistry CXA125

Introduction

Biochemistry is an important biological science, often referred to as the chemistry of life, because biochemical processes are essential in order for all living organisms (e.g. humans, fish and plants) to exist. It is biochemistry that allows the mechanisms behind the processes that occur in biology and physiology to be understood. This unit is designed to introduce students in health, exercise and marine sciences to the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, complementing, and building on, studies in cell or aquatic biology. It considers the basic chemistry of physiological processes and discusses the structure and function of the major biochemical macromolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids) in biology. The unit also provides an introduction to metabolic and cellular/molecular biology.

Summary

Unit name	Introductory Biochemistry
Unit code	CXA125
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Sukhwinder Sohal
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	11/7/2022	9/8/2022	29/8/2022	16/10/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of concepts and principles related to the properties of basic organic chemical groups, the nature of bodily fluids, and the chemical structures, properties and functions of the major biochemical macromolecules
Problem solve (present, interpret and critically analyse) different forms of biochemical data and information (i.e., tables, graphs, calculations, molecular structures).
Communicate biological information in writing by: a) adopting and maintaining professional practice by adhering to the guidelines of a scientific report, and b) developing and using correct terminology in a cohesive manner that conveys understanding.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
010901	$1,002.00	$1,002.00	not applicable	$2,354.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KRA161 or CXA171

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-hr weekly lecture (13 weeks), 1-hr weekly tutorial, 2-hr practical (alternate weeks)
Assessment	Test (25%)\|Examination (40%)\|Scientific Report (35%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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