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Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems (AGRI20043)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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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 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture Major Production Animal Science Major Agricultural Economics Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Plant and Soil Science - 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: 31 January 2024