Handbook - Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced)

Overview

BIOC2101 aims to introduce students to modern biochemistry with an emphasis on how we, as humans, convert foods to useful energy. Major topics covered include proteins and enzymes, carbohydrate catabolism/storage, bioenergetics, protein catabolism, fat metabolism/storage, and the overall integration of these processes and pathways in maintaining metabolic homeostasis. This course provides a solid context for new learning material by providing clinical, medical, and everyday applications that correspond to the central themes and topics. Practical classes are designed to complement the core biochemical concepts covered in lectures and introduce students to current laboratory techniques and biochemical assays.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: BABS1201 or DPST1051 and CHEM1011 or DPST1031 or CHEM1031 or CHEM1051 or CHEM1811 and CHEM1021 or DPST1032 or CHEM1041 or CHEM1061 or CHEM1821

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Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1165
Domestic Students	$7320
International Students	$7320

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Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Timetable

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