Chemical Biology (CHEM6520)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
3 hours lectures + 3 hours workshops
Incompatible
BIOC2052(co-taught), CHEM2052
Prerequisite
Introductory level tertiary Chemistry
Recommended prerequisite
Introductory level tertiary Biology
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in the Masters of Molecular Biology, Masters of Biotechnology or Masters of Bioinformatics programs.
Assessment methods
Mid-Semester exam
End of Semester exam
Assignment (video and written)
Course enquiries
Dr Philip Sharpe (p.sharpe@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course focuses on the application of principles of inorganic & organic chemistry to the understanding of biological function at the molecular level. Topics covered will include functional group chemistry in a biological setting, mechanistic enzymology, chemistry of coenzymes & vitamins, computational & spectroscopic methods in chemical biology, metal ion acquisition & speciation in biological systems, metallo-proteins, role of metal ions in disease states. This is a key course for Masters students who have not previously studied chemical biology or biochemistry.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
