CHE2871 · Monash University
Biochemistry for engineers
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
This unit focuses on the study of living cells and biological molecules with an emphasis on their applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Topics to be covered include cell biology and structure, fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites, molecular biology including central dogma, genetic code, protein synthesis and practical examples of industrial applications.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Test 2hurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Final assessmenthurdle | Examination | 40% |
| Peer assessmenthurdle | Demonstration | 5% |
| Lab activitieshurdle | Project | 15% |
| Literature reviewhurdle | Project | 20% |
| Test 1hurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |