Biochemistry (3 points)
(PHA)
Leader: Dr Helen Irving and Dr Daniel Malone
Offered:
Parkville First semester 2004 (Day)
Parkville First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students will develop an: - Understanding of the basic biochemistry of body constituents including structure, function and classification of the major biomolecules; roles of receptors and hormones; the principle metabolic pathways and the basis of their regulation and connections; the nature of information transfer and molecular biology methods. - Ability in the areas of observation and measurement of biochemical compounds and processes; assessment and integration of biochemical information as it relates to desired and unwanted effects produced by therapeutic drugs. - Appreciation of integrated biochemical and physiological functions, pathophysiological and biochemical or genetic perturbations as they affect bodily functions; the underlying foundation of biochemistry in the treatment of individual diseases.
Assessment: On-going assessments: 20% + End-of-semester examination (June) (2 hours): 70% + Practical work: 10%
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