Biochemistry 2: Metabolism

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 2015
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Course ID
200398
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Adrian Hunter
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to analyse and effectively understand fundamental biochemistry metabolism. Building upon concepts taught in first-year chemistry and biology, the course delves into the principal processes that underpin energy production and the production of key molecules within the cell. Learners will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for understanding key principles and scientific data. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of human metabolism and prepare learners for laboratory-based demonstrations of biochemical principles and concepts. 

  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids and Amino Acids
  • Applications and Case Studies

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the fundamental basis of metabolic pathways.
  • Describe the biochemistry associated with diabetes.
  • Explain the major signal transduction pathways used by cells in normal and pathological states.
  • Explain the mechanism of action of hormones in health and disease.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53496
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
Class number
Class number 53495
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
Class number
Class number 53494
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 53493
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 53491
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 53490
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BIOL1003 Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells AND ( must have completed all of CHEM1002 Chemistry 1A/HBIO1002 Human Anatomy and Physiology A/HBIO1003 Human Anatomy and Physiology B OR must have completed all of BIOL1031 Biology 1C: Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science/CHEM1000 Foundations in Chemistry)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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