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Chemistry for Biomedicine (CHEM10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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An introduction to biomedical chemistry including the nature of:
- orbitals and bonding;
- chirality and its relevance to biology and medicine;
- organic molecules and functional groups;
- their reactivity;
- the structure and reactivity of bio-polymers;
- properties of solutions;
- the bio-geo-chemical cycles of selected elements;
- energy acquisition, storage and transport;
- bio-metals.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide students with an understanding of the principles of chemistry underlying biomedical science.
Generic skills
This subject encompasses particular generic skills so that on completion students should have developed skills relating to:
- the organization of work schedules that permit appropriate preparation time for tutorials, practical classes and examinations.
- the use of electronic forms of communication.
- the utilisation of computer-aided learning activities to enhance understanding.
- the performance of basic manipulations with laboratory equipment.
- the recording of observations, the analysis of information and the interpretation data within a laboratory setting.
- accessing information from the library employing both electronic and traditional means.
- working collaboratively with other students.
- the use of conceptual models.
- problem solving.
- critical thinking.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Bachelor of Biomedicine course.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Three equally weighted 30 minute on-line tests conducted during the semester (6%)
- Ongoing assessment of practical work throughout the semester (20%)
- A three hour written examination in the examination period (74%)
Satisfactory completion of practical work is necessary to pass the subject. Independent learning tasks need to be completed in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Rizzacasa Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week, 1 x three hour lab/workshop per week, 1 x one hour tutorial/workshop session per week, 6 hours of computer-aided learning during the semester, 8 hours of independent learning tasks during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- A. Blackman, S. Bottle, S. Schmid, M. Mocerino and U. Wille, Chemistry 2nd edition, Wiley, 2012
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Required equipment: laboratory coat and safety glasses.
It is recommended that students have access to a molecular model kit.
B-BMED students who fail this subject with a mark of 45-49%, who do not fail any other subjects in the same semester may be eligible for a progression supplementary exam for this subject in line with the Assessment Procedure (point 15). Students will be contacted via email by the University Results final release date if they are eligible.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Major Chemistry Major Medicinal Chemistry
Last updated: 3 November 2022