BIOCHEM 2501 - Biochemistry II: Metabolism
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code BIOCHEM 2501 Course Biochemistry II: Metabolism Coordinating Unit Molec & Biomedical Science Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 8 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ((CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1200) or (CHEM 1101 and CHEM 1201)) and (BIOLOGY 1101, BIOLOGY 1101ND, BIOLOGY 1001 or BIOLOGY 1401) and (BIOLOGY 1201 or BIOLOGY 1202) Corequisites One of SCIENCE 2200, SCIENCE 2201 or SCIENCE 2202; This co-requisite is the practical component that is worth 20% of your course. Incompatible BIOCHEM 2503 Assessment Final exam, written tests, written practical assessment in the prac ABC system, online tests of multiple choice questions Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr John Bruning
Mrs Racheline (Lynn) RogersCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understand:
Cell Signalling
The main principles of metabolic biochemistry concepts
How homeostasis is controlled in the body
The function of specific anabolic and catabolic pathways and how these pathways are controlled and interrelated
How current research has provided us with an understanding of the molecular basis of the control of metabolism
How to communicate scientific information effectively in writing
Hypothesis-based experimental design2 Plan and safely perform fundamental techniques in molecular and cellular biology 3 Interpret, analyse, and affectively communicate experimental data and conclusions of scientific research University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2-3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2-3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Recommended Textbooks
"Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" Despo Papachristodoulou, Alison Snape, William H. Elliott and Daphne C. Elliott
5th edition (OUP)
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Suitable Laboratory attireRecommended Resources
See aboveOnline Learning
All lectures are recorded
All lecture notes, Tutorial Assignments, Feedback to Assessments, and Past Examination papers are placed on MyUni
The MyUni Discussion Board is monitored daily
MCQs with feedback are on MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Three Lectures per week although some of these are in the form of lectorials or large tutorial formats where the lecturer reviews the course work and students can ask questions. These are all recorded for MyUni.
Small group tutorials
Daily monitored Discussion Board
Emails with student queries answered as soon as possibleWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).
Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Cell Signalling Week 2 Cell Signalling Week 3 Digestion and characteristics of different tissues Week 4 Glucose traffic in the body Week 5 Obtaining energy from glucose Week 6 Obtaining energy from other foods Week 7 Carbohydrate to fat and other molecules Week 8 Other metabolic pathways and interesting molecules Week 9 Metabolic Diseases/Integration Week 10 Lectorials
How to answer exam questionsWritten TestWeek 11 Lectorials
Review
Metabolic IntegrationWeek 12 Lectorials
Review
How to answer exam questions
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle
Yes/NoLearning Outcome Tutorial assignments and written test Formative/Summative 20%
No 1 Online Tests(10) Summative 10% No 1 Practical assessments Formative/Summative 20% No 2-3 Final written exam Summative 50% No 1 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Detail
Online tests of multiple choice questions(MCQs): 10% of total course grade
MCQ tests given weekly to ensure understanding of lecture material and to encourage further reading of course material. Feedback is provided immediately a question is answered. Students are given one week to organise their time to complete the tests which are on average about one hour long.
Written Tests: 20% of total course grade
Written tests and assignments are given during tutorial and or lecture sessions as timetable permits to ensure understanding of the material presented during the semester and to impart written scientific communication skills to students. Students receive feedback within a week, both verbal in a class format, and written, in the form of example (anonymous) answers from students who have done well. These remain on MyUni for the duration of the semester.
Practical: 20% of total course grade
Four written practical assessments per semester handed in by the students are promptly assessed to provide feedback. Details vary depending on which practical students enrol into in the prac ABC system.
Final written examination: 50% of total course grade
A 2.5 hour examination covering lecture and tutorial material made up of short and long answer questions.
Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted,then a penalty for late submission
will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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