Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOC2000)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
BIOC2012 or BIOC2014
Prerequisite
BIOL1020 + CHEM1020
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1030
Assessment methods
Midsemester & final examination, practical skills, assignment
Course enquiries
Dr Susan Rowland
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course will provide students with key principles of biochemistry & molecular biology. Topics covered include protein structure & function, biochemistry of DNA replication, transcription & translation, basic bioinformatics. Properties of enzymes. Key metabolic pathways & their regulation. This course will be of importance across the biological &biomedical sciences.