Overview
This unit focuses on the study of living cells and biological molecules with an emphasis on their applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Topics to be covered include cell biology and structure, fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites, molecular biology including central dogma, genetic … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prohibition
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
Teaching approach
Peer assisted learning
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 60%
Final assessment: 40%
This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment
1 - Test 1
2 - Test 2
3 - Literature review
4 - Lab activities
5 - Peer assessment
6 - Final assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Practical activities
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
- Protective clothing and equipment:
- Laboratory coat (Approximately AUD35 to AUD55)
- Safety glasses (Approximately AUD8)
- Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (Non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)
Costs are indicative only.