BMS247 Human Biochemistry (6)

This subject provides an outline of the structure and function of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids); the major metabolic and bioenergetic pathways within cells. It provides the basis for further studies in metabolism, molecular and cell biology, genetics, immunology and microbiology, physiology, plant science, biotechnology and disease processes.

Availability

Micro Session 4 (52)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS247. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Prerequisites

CHM111

Subject Relationships

BCM210 BMS247 is equivalent to BCM210 or BCM211 or DOH231 without the laboratory practicals.
DOH231 BMS247 is equivalent to BCM210 or BCM211 or DOH231 without the laboratory practicals.
BCM211 BMS247 is equivalent to BCM210 or BCM211 or DOH231 without the laboratory practicals.

Incompatible Subjects

BCM210, BCM211, DOH231

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the structure and function of the four major classes of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids) and be able to discuss and explain the relationship between structure and function;
  • be able to describe the properties of enzymes as biological catalysts;
  • be able to explain and describe the role of energy in living cells, with particular reference to the concept of free energy and the role of ATP; and
  • be able to describe the major metabolic pathways used to synthesise ATP.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • a review of subcellular structure and common organic functional groups of relevance to biochemistry, and the role of water in biochemical processes - hydrogen bonding, acid-base behaviour;
  • structure and function of major macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids); enzyme function and kinetic properties;
  • free energy changes and the role of ATP in cellular energy conservation;
  • major metabolic pathways including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, citric acid cycle, mitochondrial electron transport chain, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism; and
  • regulation of metabolic pathways.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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