BCH20002 · Swinburne University of Technology
Introduction to Biochemistry
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
The aim of this unit is to provide students with an introduction to the core concepts of relevance in the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology. This is done in two phases; the first is an introduction to the main classes of biomolecules within the cell, with a special emphasis on how the structure of these molecules determines their biological function, and the second is an examination of the major catabolic pathways, and how they are integrated into the overall metabolism of the cell.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 35% |
| Laboratory Report | Individual | 35% |
| Quizzes | Individual | 15% |
| Test | Individual | 35% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |