Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems (AGRI20043)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Formerly BCMB20006
An understanding of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms is essential to understanding how plants, animals and microbes function, and therefore the best management practices that will result in optimal health and productivity. This subject is designed to introduce students to the discipline of biochemistry, to allow them to develop a basic understanding of the biological chemistry underpinning function at the cellular and system levels. Topics covered will include: cellular structure and biochemical function, structure of biomolecules including proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, energy generating pathways, photosynthesis, metabolism, fixation and assimilation of nitrogen, transformation of metals, phosphorus and sulphur, comparative metabolism in ruminants and avians and the regulation of metabolism by hormones and isoprenoids.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Be familiar with the terminology of biochemistry
- Understand the principles and important information regarding the chemical structures and properties of cellular constituents, and the correlation of structure with function
- Comprehend the interrelationships of metabolic pathways and biochemical reactions between organism and tissue systems
- Develop skills in the organization, analysis and interpretation of biochemical data
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Organization, analysis and evaluation of data
- Working collaboratively with other students
- Respect of intellectual integrity
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10046 | Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | No longer available | |
| BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | No longer available |
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10051 | Genetics for Agriculture | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10050 | Agricultural Systems Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written report
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
Written examination
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| End of semester | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum 80% of scheduled practical classes | N/A | |
4 highest scores (from 7) of dry & wet lab quizzes - 2.5% each
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Charles Pagel Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours lectures and 2 hours workshops/case studies/practicals per week. Total 60 contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture Major Plant and Soil Science Major Production Animal Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Agricultural Economics - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024