Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with a knowledge of the biochemical basis of biological systems. Amino acids, proteins; structure, biosynthesis, degradation of nucleotides; structure of DNA and chromatin. DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, effects of inhibitors; control of gene expression: enzyme properties and kinetics; coenzymes. Energy currency in cells and high energy bonds; citric acid cycle, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation; carbohydrate metabolism; amino acid metabolism, urea cycle; fatty acid synthesis and catabolism; cholesterol synthesis, lipoproteins, signal transduction; control of metabolic pathways, utilisation of biological fuels; enzyme determinations.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the basic structure and function of proteins
- Describe the structure, function and regulation of DNA and RNA
- Explain the fundamental basis of metabolic pathways
- Know the major signal transduction pathways used by cells in normal and pathological states such as cancer.
- Perform a range of practical techniques that are fundamental to this discipline
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 20919
Section LE01
Size 60
Available 33
Class number 20917
Section PR01
Size 30
Available 14
Class number 20918
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 19
Class number 20916
Section TU01
Size 60
Available 33
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