Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

Schools

Chemistry & Molec Biosciences, Dentistry School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
3L1T

Prerequisite

CHEM1222

Restricted

Bachelor of Dentistry/Bachelor of Dentistry (Honours) students only

Assessment methods

Mid-semester exam

End of semester exam

Journal Club Presentation and Active participation in discussion

Written Report encompassing science communication to a lay audience

Course enquiries

Dr. Simon Worrall (s.worrall@uq.edu.au)

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

BIOC2222 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for Dentists provides Dentistry students with an introduction to important concepts in Genetics, Biological Chemistry especially protein structure and function, and Metabolism that are of particular relevance to future Dentists. It builds on the concepts learned in first year chemistry and apply new concepts to health problems encountered in dental practice.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) Herston Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile