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SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
 
Description:
In this unit emphasis is given to the energetic metabolic processes of the normal human, and how various disease states are manifestations of abnormalities of biomolecular reactions and processes. Emphasis is also given to gaining an understanding of the principles of major laboratory methods used in diagnostic procedures and biomedical research.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K09Bachelor of Forensic Investigation
G83Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science)
E69Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
SMBIOMBiomedical Science 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMCBIMBiomedical Science 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIBIOMBiomedical Science Minor
MABIOMBiomedical Science Major
SMCHUMHUMAN BIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIHBIOHuman Biology Minor
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
SMCPHAPHARMACOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIPHARPharmacology Minor
SMCPSIPHYSIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIPSIOPHYSIOLOGY Minor
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006