BCH20001 · Swinburne University of Technology
Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
The unit aims to provide the students with fundamentals of the structures and functions of genes and proteins, an overview of the complexity, organisation and instability of the eukaryotic genomes, the structure, functions and mechanisms of regulation of eukaryotic genes, the genetic basis of various human diseases, the biochemical properties and functions of select proteins, an understanding of the applications of gene and protein analyses in diverse fields of modern biological and molecular sciences, and laboratory exercises that provide a greater understanding of these areas.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 40% |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 15% |
| Online Tests | Individual | 45% |
| Online Tests | Individual | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |