Overview
This unit will build on the organic chemistry aspects learnt in first and second year to an in-depth level. In this unit, you will learn theoretical and practical chemistry applications that encompass both in-depth organic and biochemistry components. You will become familiar with laboratory compliance procedures; identify and analyse risks and the appropriate risk-minimisation approaches. The theoretical concepts will include an in-depth overview of biomolecules (such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and proteins) associated with metabolic functions, enzymes and their regulatory behaviour and the integrated regulation of metabolic pathways. Contents covered in this unit will provide students with attributes important for further studies and/or employment in any related area in the discipline of chemistry. Contents covered in this unit will enable you to be able to evaluate the implications of in-depth bio-organic chemistry associated with biochemistry, functional foods, manufacturing, environment and medical fields. Students will enhance their practical skills by applying the knowledge gained towards the operation and maintenance of common instruments used for chemical analysis and perform appropriate in-depth bioassays.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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- Compare and contrast the structure and function of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and proteins
- Evaluate the importance of enzymes for the regulation of metabolic processes
- Interpret how living cells obtain biochemical energy from nutrients
- Demonstrate skills in manipulation of laboratory apparatus, careful and systematic observation, precise recording and communication of experimental data.
The Applied Chemistry content of CU18 is in the process of applying for accreditation in 2021. As part of the content mapping against accreditation benchmarks, the learning outcomes of all units in the course have been mapped against the Learning Outcomes (LO) of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (accrediting body).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||
3 - Examination - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Communication | ||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||
5 - Team Work | ||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
3 - Examination - 50% |
Textbooks
Biochemistry
Edition: 9th (2018)
Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
ISBN: 1305961137
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsft Office
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.naiker@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Biomolecules: Carbohydrates
Chapter
Chapter 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids
Chapter
Chapters 9, 10 and 13
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomolecules: Lipids
Chapter
Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomolecules: Amino Acids and Peptides
Chapter
Chapters 3 and 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Structure of Proteins
Chapter
Chapters 4 and 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Enzymes
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Enzyme Regulations
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Compulsory Residential School Day 1: (4 Sep 2022)
Module/Topic
Introduction to Metabolic Pathways
Chapter
Chapters 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
Compulsory Residential School Days 2 & 3: (5 - 6 Sep 2022)
Module/Topic
The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways
Chapter
Chapter 29 - McMurry JE.(2014).Organic Chemistry, 9th Ed.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Integration and Regulation of Metabolism
Chapter
Chapter 24
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unit Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Exam Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
All the recorded lectures and other learning resources will be posted online. ALL STUDENTS will be required to attend a three-day compulsory residential school at North Rockhampton campus from 4 – 6 September 2022.
1 Written Assessment
This assessment is designed to assess your comprehension of the concepts presented in the unit through their application to answer a series of questions. Students will compare and contrast the structure and function of key biomolecules (namely carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and peptides). Marks will be awarded for each question as indicated in the assessment item (please see the Moodle site for further details). Explanations for each answer must be provided and if calculations are required all workings must be provided.
Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
To be submitted via Moodle as a Microsoft Word document
Week 8 Friday (9 Sept 2022)
Via assessment task feedback file in Moodle
Marks will be awarded for each question as indicated in the assessment item (please see the Moodle site for further details).
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and proteins
2 Practical Assessment
During the residential school you will be undertaking a range of chemical analysis and qualitative measurements to investigate the principles pertaining to biochemical pathways and reactions. At the end of the residential school, you will be required to submit a completed report for each of the experiments conducted individually, outlining the following:
· Title
· Introduction
· Objectives
· Results (tables, graphs etc.)
· Discussion
· Conclusions
· References
Your reports should be Word processed and submitted as a Microsoft Word document via Moodle. It is your responsibility to make sure that the submission is done by the due date.
Week 11 Monday (26 Sept 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
To be submitted as a Microsoft Word document via Moodle
Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022)
Via assessment task feedback file in Moodle
The % weighting for each experiment conducted (laboratory work and write-up) will be equal and marks for each report will be allocated based on the marking rubric sheet that will be made available on Moodle.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
- Evaluate the importance of enzymes for the regulation of metabolic processes
- Interpret how living cells obtain biochemical energy from nutrients
- Demonstrate skills in manipulation of laboratory apparatus, careful and systematic observation, precise recording and communication of experimental data.
Examination
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
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