Chemical Biology (CHEM6520)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2025

Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

School

Chemistry & Molec Biosciences

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
3 hours lectures + 3 hours workshops

Incompatible

BIOC2052(co-taught), CHEM2052

Prerequisite

Introductory level tertiary Chemistry

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

Restricted to students enrolled in the Masters of Molecular Biology, Masters of Biotechnology or Masters of Bioinformatics programs.

Assessment methods

Mid-Semester exam

End of Semester exam

Assignment (video and written)

Course enquiries

Doctor Philip Sharpe (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)

Dr Philip Sharpe (p.sharpe@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

This course focuses on the application of principles of inorganic & organic chemistry to the understanding of biological function at the molecular level. Topics covered will include functional group chemistry in a biological setting, mechanistic enzymology, chemistry of coenzymes & vitamins, computational & spectroscopic methods in chemical biology, metal ion acquisition & speciation in biological systems, metallo-proteins, role of metal ions in disease states. This is a key course for Masters students who have not previously studied chemical biology or biochemistry.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia External Course Profile