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The chemistry and metabolic function of the major constituents of living organisms. Metabolic pathways. Protein structure and enzymology. Energy production.
BCHM201 is a course that has the aim of communicating the fundamental principles governing the structure, function and interactions of biological molecules. It is a prerequisite for several courses in Biochemistry, Chemistry, PAMS and Zoology and in particular it complements courses such as BCHM205/206 and BCHM202, PAMS/ZOOL203, PAMS206, PAMS202 and ZOOL206. Although complete in itself, those wishing a greater sophistication in the biochemistry of life could continue in BCHM301 and BCHM302.Scientific understanding of the molecular nature of life, the central tenet of biochemistry, is growing at an astounding rate. Significantly, society is the prime beneficiary of this increased understanding. Cures for diseases, better public health, remediations for environmental pollution, and the development of cheaper and safer natural products are just a few practical benefits of this knowledge.Scientists can use the tools of biochemistry to explore all aspects of an organism – from basic questions about its chemical composition, through inquiries into complexities of its metabolism, its development to analysis of its evolution and behaviour. Biochemistry is thus a science whose boundaries now encompass all aspects of biology, from molecules to cells, to organisms, to medicine, and to ecology.
an understanding of fundamental biochemical principlesan appreciation of the importance of critical thinkingan understanding of how biochemical research is carried out
(1) BIOL111; (2) Either (a) CHEM114 and CHEM115 or (b) CHEM112.
Ian Shaw and Juliet Gerrard
Steven Gieseg
Garrett, R. , Grisham, Charles M; Biochemistry ; 3rd ed; Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2005.
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A satisfactory performance will normally be a mark of 50% or higher.
Domestic fee $953.00
International fee $4,399.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .