Courses & Units

Metabolic Biochemistry CXA261

Introduction

Metabolic biochemistry entails the study of intermediary metabolism and the structures involved. This unit is concerned mainly with the metabolic processes involved in the inter-conversion and storage of metabolic energy, the regulation of these processes and the associated molecules. Specifically, the intention of this unit is to: Introduce some of the chemical and physical processes on which life depends; Provide you with an understanding of some of the major biological molecules and their metabolic interrelationships sufficient to pursue further studies in the nutrition, exercise science, physiology and molecular biology of higher organisms; Develop your awareness of the biomedical applications of biochemistry.

Summary

Unit name Metabolic Biochemistry
Unit code CXA261
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Jeff Beckett
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 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 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* 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 a sound and broad understanding of the metabolic basis, and co-ordination, of metabolism in humans in both healthy and diseased cells and tissues
  • Apply critical thinking skills to complex problem-based learning activities
  • Interpret, evaluate and communicate biochemical data from scientific literature and in laboratory-based experimentation in the form of a case study.

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

((KRA101 or KRA113) and (KRA102 or KRA114)) or (CXA171 and CXA125) or equivalent

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Tutorial – 2 hours (weekly), Practical – 3 hours (6 weeks)

AssessmentTest (10%)|Test (10%)|Examination (50%)|Metabolic disease review (20%)|Case Study (10%)
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Textbooks

Required

Although you do not need a textbook to successfully complete CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry, it will be beneficial to have at least one biochemistry textbook at hand to further develop your understanding of the subject material. In this course, most of the lectures will be derived from the following textbook:

Voet, Fundamentals of Bioschemistry, 5th Edition 2016.  ISBN 978-1-118-91840-1.
Recommended

Any biochemistry textbook will be adequate.

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