Metabolic Biochemistry unit (CXA261)

Launceston

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	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Jeff Beckett
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. 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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CZZ101 AND CZZ102

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independant Learning (4hrs x weekly); Online seminar (1hr x 1 time); Tutorial (2 hours x weekly); Practical (3 hours x 4 weeks)
Assessment	Case Study (10%)|Test (15%)|Test (15%)|Metabolic disease review (20%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Although you do not need a physical textbook to successfully complete CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry, it would be beneficial to have at least one biochemistry textbook for reference to assist your understanding of the subject material. In this course, most of the lectures will be derived from the following textbook (UTAS library links to the eBook version will be provided in relevant MyLO modules) Voet, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 5th Edition 2016.  ISBN 978-1-118-91840-1.

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