*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Provides a basic introduction to biochemistry for students in health and exercise sciences, complementing their studies in cell biology. The unit also provides an introduction to metabolic biochemistry and cellular/molecular biology. It considers the basic biochemistry of cell metabolism and physiological processes and discusses the functions of DNA and RNA and enzyme reactions in the body, and the role of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and minerals. The unit uses examples of diseases resulting from biochemical abnormalities to exemplify the importance of various biochemical processes.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: tutorial tests (10%), practical reports (30%), final exam (60%)
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Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.
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