Structural & Synthetic Biology (BIOC3000)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
BIOC3004 or BIOC3002
Prerequisite
BIOC2000
Recommended prerequisite
(BIOL2202 or BIOL2902) + BIOL2200 +CHEM1200 + CHEM2052
Assessment methods
Practical reports, assignments & examination
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
The understanding of molecular structure & function is of central importance to students undertaking a major in the biological or chemical fields. This course focuses on concepts of DNA/RNA, protein, lipid & carbohydrate relating structure to function. Some content and assignments are based on current literature describing recent DNA & protein structures & how structure can inform about function. Laboratory work will emphasize the techniques required to analyse biomolecules in the context of a student-driven synthetic biology project.