Biochemistry of Disease and Therapeutics unit (CSA208)

Introduction

CSA208 provides you with foundational understanding of biochemistry within normal physiological processes and during disease states. Specifically, you will learn about the: (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) integration and control of metabolism, by hormones and other means; (d) differences in human molecular biology in health and disease and (e) common laboratory tests.  

Summary

Unit name	Biochemistry of Disease and Therapeutics
Unit code	CSA208
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Medicine|Pharmacy
Coordinator	Miss Georgina Northedge Wright
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe key areas of nutrition and basic molecular biology, and the control of metabolism in normal physiological states.
• Explain changes in metabolism, nutrition and basic molecular biological pathways in the pathogenesis of common diseases.
• Explain common laboratory tests and results in the context of managing acute and chronic disease.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

(CSA116 and ((CZZ101 and CZZ102) OR (CXA137 and CXA144)) and CSA230) OR CSA114 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 2

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning (online modules) – 4 hrs weekly Workshop – 3hrs weekly 3 x 1 hour tests 2hr online seminar weekly
Assessment	Clinical case workshop assessment (30%)|In class assessment worksheet 1 (30%)|In class assessment worksheet 2 (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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