This subject is designed to provide both biomedical and biological scientists with the foundations of biochemistry including the functional components of living cells and the basic metabolic strategies adopted by living cells for the generation of energy and the synthesis of cellular components.

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[Pre-requisite] SENIOR CHEMISTRY OR EQUIVALENT, ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT IN CH1020

[Pre-requisite] SENIOR CHEMISTRY OR EQUIVALENT, ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT IN CH1020 Offerings: All

[Anti-requisite] BC2013 Offerings: All

BM1201 - Energy Metabolism: Powering Life

Energy Metabolism: Powering Life

Describe the role of enzymes in biochemistry

Identify and describe the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids found in living organisms

Develop and demonstrate basic laboratory skills in the manipulation and analysis of biomolecules

Describe the basic pathways of metabolic pathways and their role in energy production and molecule synthesis in living cells