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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Coordinator
Shoba Ranganathan
Contact via Email
4WW (Building F7B), Room 121
Meeting confirmed by email
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHEM1001 or CBMS107 or CBMS103
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
BMOL6201
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to biochemistry and cell biology, providing a biochemical understanding of processes that allow cells to synthesise and breakdown nutrients for growth and to communicate with other cells. This unit provides students with the basic knowledge of cellular structure, biochemical signalling and the biochemical reactions which drive growth and development of cells in a variety of contexts. The unit will introduce key biochemical concepts such as enzyme catalysis, compartmentation, metabolic regulation and the flow of energy within cells in the context of intermediary metabolism. The laboratory component of the unit emphasises the interpretation of quantitative data and the experimental basis for our current ideas and developments in cell biology and biochemistry. Laboratory practical sessions will alternate with tutorials covering lecture and practical topics. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
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Students should consult iLearn for revised unit information.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
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LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY
This unit will comprise 2 lectures (or equivalent) per week. Five sets of Practical sessions (3 hours) and tutorials (2 hours) are scheduled on alternate weeks, starting in Week 2.
Lectures
Laboratory Work
Tutorials
TIMETABLE
TEXTBOOK USED
Prescribed text: A strong correlation has been noticed between students who purchase the recommended textbook and performance in this unit.
Electronic access:
Hardcopy versions of the textbook (available from campus Co-Op Bookshop):
A few copies of the prescribed text are available in the library in the main and reserve sections.
TECHNOLOGY USED
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The unit will cover four modules in biochemistry and cell biology: the exact lecture schedule is on iLearn.
Module 1: Building Blocks of Biochemistry.
Module 2: Enzymes and Biochemical Signalling
Module 3: Sugar metabolism
Module 4: Protein and Lipid Metabolism.
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18/02/2020 | I have removed Kahoot on CMS and this has now been approved and is reflected in the assessment tasks for inclusion in the unit outline. |
09/02/2020 | I have updated the Kahoot section to read: "Kahoot!: for interactive student engagement during lectures. Your understanding of concepts will be gauged via online quizzes.You can directly use the kahoot.it website, using a mobile device or laptop, or the Kahoot! app. You will be allocated a random nickname on iLearn, which you will use to enter each quiz. Marks for this nickname will be traced back you and uploaded to iLearn." |