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Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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<p>This unit will provide students with foundation studies in the principles of biochemistry, providing the skills and knowledge to support more advanced studies. The unit begins with an introduction to the cellular environment and considers the interactions that stabilise biological macromolecules. This is followed by studying: the structure and function of proteins and enzymes and techniques for their isolation and purification; the composition of biological membranes; the structure of nucleic acids and their packaging within cells; mechanisms for synthesis, modification and turnover of nucleic acids and proteins.</p>
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<p>•The cellular environment; maintenance of pH.<br>
•Small molecules as building blocks: Sugars and polysaccharides; Fatty acids and complex lipids; Amino acids and proteins; Nucleotides and nucleic acids.<br>
•Protein structure and function: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins; factors that affect protein activity; structure-function relationships.<br>
•Enzymes: activity, kinetics, regulation and applications.<br>
•Strategies for isolation and assay of biological molecules.<br>
•Cellular membranes: dynamic behaviour of cell membranes; transport of molecules and ions across membranes.<br>
•Storage and transfer of biological information; packaging of nucleic acids within cells.<br>
•Degradation and turnover of biological molecules.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will provide students with foundation studies in the principles of biochemistry, providing the skills and knowledge to support more advanced studies. The unit begins with an introduction to the cellular environment and considers the interactions that stabilise biological macromolecules. This is followed by studying: the structure and function of proteins and enzymes and techniques for their isolation and purification; the composition of biological membranes; the structure of nucleic acids and their packaging within cells; mechanisms for synthesis, modification and turnover of nucleic acids and proteins.</p>
Unit content
<p>•The cellular environment; maintenance of pH.<br> •Small molecules as building blocks: Sugars and polysaccharides; Fatty acids and complex lipids; Amino acids and proteins; Nucleotides and nucleic acids.<br> •Protein structure and function: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins; factors that affect protein activity; structure-function relationships.<br> •Enzymes: activity, kinetics, regulation and applications.<br> •Strategies for isolation and assay of biological molecules.<br> •Cellular membranes: dynamic behaviour of cell membranes; transport of molecules and ions across membranes.<br> •Storage and transfer of biological information; packaging of nucleic acids within cells.<br> •Degradation and turnover of biological molecules.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1001" target="_blank">SCBIO1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1001" target="_blank">SCCHM1001</a>" or must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1002" target="_blank">SCCHM1002</a>"</p>
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Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe and explain the structures, properties and interactions of key biological macromolecules and their significance in cellular processes.</p>
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<p>Apply biochemical reasoning and relevant methods to predict and analyse the impact of molecular changes on structure and function.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate biochemical data and scientific literature using appropriate digital tools, with consideration of accuracy and integrity.</p>
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<p>Explain and justify appropriate strategies for the isolation and purification of proteins, and interpret related biochemical data to draw evidence-based conclusions.</p>
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<p>Communicate biochemical knowledge, interpretations, and findings effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using suitable scientific formats.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate ethical, professional standards and collaborate effectively in academic biochemistry tasks, recognising responsibility and diversity in teamwork.</p>
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<p>Data analysis and evaluation</p>
<p>Workshop and tutorial activity reports</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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<p>Research and reporting on a specified topic in biochemistry</p>
<p>Written and/or oral report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Recall and comprehension of fundamental concepts</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
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<p>Students will be examined on their knowledge of the unit material</p>
<p>Test(s)</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbch2001">View unit fees</a>
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