Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOC2000)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
1 Contact hour
Incompatible
AGRC2001, BIOC2012, BIOC2014
Prerequisite
(BIOL1020 or BIOM1050 or BIOM1051 or CHEE1001) + (CHEM1100, CHEM1221, CHEM1222, CHEM1021, or CHEM1022)
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1200, CHEM1010, or CHEM1030
Assessment methods
Examination, practical skills, assignment
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course will provide students with key principles of biochemistry & molecular biology. Topics covered include protein structure & function, biochemistry of DNA replication, transcription & translation, basic bioinformatics. Properties of enzymes. Key metabolic pathways & their regulation. This course will be of importance across the biological & biomedical sciences.
