BTH3746

Medical aspects of cell biology

(SCI)

Jenny Mosse

6 points + First semester + Three hours of lectures and 40 hours laboratory work per semester + Gippsland/Distance + Prerequisites: BTH2757 or ASC2657 or BCH2022 or BCH2042 + Prohibitions: ASC3646, BCH3022, BCH3042

Synopsis: This subject begins with a study of hormonal control of metabolism. The biochemistry of disease is illustrated by a detailed study of diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The subject also considers the biochemical bases of anti-viral therapies and methods of clinical diagnosis such as NMR, immunoassay and automated analysis. A number of detailed case studies are included. Laboratory work is designed to introduce modern analytical procedures and to illustrate key concepts of the theory.

Assessment: Final examination (3 hours): 50% + Assignment: 20% + Practical work: 30% + A pass in both theory and practical work is mandatory