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Principles of Chemical Biology (CHEM20026)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject introduces the chemical logic of cellular processes, and the chemical methods used to probe and perturb them. Coverage includes: the major classes of biomolecules and their biosynthesis with a focus on molecular structure; biological catalysis (enzymes, enzyme kinetics and the roles of trace metals and co-factors); and chemical methods for studying interactions and deconvoluting biological systems.
Also covered are chemical techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis of cellular processes and biomolecular interactions; imaging techniques for non-invasive analysis; analytical techniques and equipment for biomolecular studies; and common molecular tools.
A key aspect of this subject will be the use of case studies to explore how chemical approaches can be applied to illuminate the molecular features of biological systems. This will be covered in a small-group learning mode and involve both a written report and oral presentation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Critically analyse problems at the interface of chemistry and biology
- Explain the molecular basis of a range of biological processes
- Interpret biological data by applying diverse chemical principles
- Explain the principles of the key analytical methods used in chemical biology
Generic skills
This subject will provide students with opportunities to develop the following generic skills:
- The ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding to scientists within and outside of the chemistry discipline
- The ability to critically analyse and solve abstract technical problems using data acquired through a range of technologies
- The ability to assimilate and apply the learnt concepts to a broad range of scientific problems within a scientific paradigm
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalise observations
- Project planning and delivery skills including: planning and time-management; report-writing and oral presentation; working in collaborative groups
- Work effectively in small teams
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
A written assignment not exceeding 1000 words and oral presentation (10 min) as part of the small-group based, case-study learning component of the subject due during the semester (20%);
a 3-hour written examination in the examination period (70%);
and a series of 3 online assessment tasks (30 mins each) throughout the semester (weeks 4, 8, 11) (10%).
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week for 12 weeks; 1 x one hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks. Total contact hours – 48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
D. Van Vranken, G.A. Weiss, Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Garland Science, 2012.
Recommended texts and other resources
H. Waldmann, P. Janning, Chemical Biology: Learning Through Case Studies, Wiley, 2009.
J. Kuriyan, B. Konforti, D. Wemmer A. Burrows, J., The Molecules of Life, Garland Science, 2012.
A. Burrows, J. Holman, A. Parsons, G. Pilling and G. Price, Chemistry3 2nd Ed, Oxford University Press, 2013.
Blackman, S. Bottle, S. Schmid, M. Mocerino and U. Wille, Chemistry 3rd edition, Wiley, 2015.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 15 February 2024