BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry Semester 1 2021

Faculty of Health Sciences 
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Unit Outline
BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry

Semester 1, 2021
Unit study package code: BCCB2000 

Mode of study: Internal
Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise
information refer to the Learning Activities section.
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Science Laboratory: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
This unit does not have a fieldwork component.
Credit Value: 25.0
Pre-requisite units:
CHEM1002 (v.0) Reactivity and Function in Chemistry or any previous

version
OR
CHEM1001 (v.0) Biological Chemistry or any previous version
OR
CHEM1003 (v.0) Introduction to Chemistry or any previous version
OR
GENE1000 (v.0) Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology or any previous
version
AND
B-HUMBPC (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Human Biology Preclinical) or any

previous version
OR
B-MOLGEN (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology) or any previous version
OR
STRU-APGEN (v.0) Environmental Genetics and Microbiology Stream
(BSc Science) or any previous version
OR
B-LABMED (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Laboratory Medicine) or any
previous version
OR
B-BIOMED (v.0) Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences or any previous version
OR
BH-ADVBSC (v.0) Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
or any previous version
OR
BH-PHARM (v.0) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) or any previous version
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24 Feb 2021 The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical
Sciences

OR
B-PHARM (v.0) Bachelor of Pharmacy or any previous version
OR
B-SCNCE (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Science) or any previous version
OR
B-HLTHSC (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) or any previous
version
OR
EN-GEHLTH (v.0) Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation Course or
any previous version
OR
BB-SCIART (v.0) Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or any previous
version
OR
BB-SCICOM (v.0) Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or any
previous version
Co-requisite units: Nil
Anti-requisite units: Nil
Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website.
Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.
Unit coordinator: Title: Dr
Name: Carl Mousley
Phone: +61 8 9266 5617
Email: Carl.Mousley@curtin.edu.au
Location: Building: 305 - Room: 117
Teaching Staff: Name: Dr. Carl Mousley

Phone: 0892665617
Email: carl.mousley@curtin.edu.au
Name: Dr. Andrew Crowe

Phone: 0892663423
Email: A.P.Crowe@curtin.edu.au
Name: Prof. Ricardo Mancera

Phone: 0892661017
Email: R.Mancera@curtin.edu.au
Name: Dr. Rima Caccetta
Phone: 0892662885
Email: R.Caccetta@curtin.edu.au
Administrative contact: Name: Curtin Connect

Phone: 1300 222 888
Email: curtinstudentservices@curtin.edu.au

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Location: Building: Building 102
Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and
present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous
Australians through higher education and research.
Syllabus
This unit covers both theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry. Structure and properties of water.
Concepts of pH, pK and buffers. Molecular structure and chemical bonds. Properties, structures and functions of
amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Structure and function of globular and fibrous proteins.
Concepts and properties of enzymes including enzyme kinetics. Overview and concepts of biological
thermodynamics, energy metabolism and metabolic pathways. Intermediary metabolism including metabolic
pathways of glycolysis, citric acid cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis, amino acid metabolism,
fatty acid metabolism, ketone body metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport. Molecular
visualisation of proteins. Practical skills and techniques. Using scientific instruments and analysing scientific data.

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Introduction
Welcome to Foundations of Biochemistry!
Biochemistry is "the study of chemical and physico-chemical processes within and related to living
organisms". Therefore, we are considering how life works at the molecular level! Biochemistry is an important
subject because it is also the basis of most other health science subjects. This unit is designed to expand your
knowledge, develop your skills, and provide you with the foundations of biochemistry.
Your achievement of the learning outcomes in this unit will depend upon your motivated and diligent efforts
to keep pace with the material; your ability to study your lectures, text, and other relevant materials; actively
participate in all lectures and practical classes; and take the opportunity to ask questions and learn. In fact,
t he guiding philosophy of this unit is that you learn by asking questions!
Please take the time to read this unit outline carefully and thoroughly. It explains most of what you need to
know about the design of Foundations of Biochemistry and what will be expected of you in this unit. We
hope you will find this unit enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding.
All the best!
Dr Carl Mousley
Unit Coordinator & Lecturer for Foundations of Biochemistry

First things you need to do!
l Carefully read and understand this unit outline.

l Carefully read and inspect the program calendar (lecture and practical schedule) on the last page of
this unit outline.
l Logon to Blackboard to read the announcements and check out the course materials. Blackboard is
Curtin University's learning management system (lsm).
l Note that your practical classes commence in the second week of semester.
l Begin reading your practical notes and your 'Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques Study Guide' from
the first week.
l Note that there are two lectures every teaching week during semester. One lecture is live and is given
in a on-campus lecture venue as scheduled in the program calendar. The other lecture is prerecorded
and will be uploaded to Blackboard during the week it is scheduled in the program calendar. Lectures
are progressively made available on Blackboard each teaching week.
l Begin Topic Quizzes from the first week of semester and try and keep pace throughout the semester.
l Get motivated to learn!
Unit Learning Outcomes

All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study. These
inform an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills
and capabilities which employers would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the
Graduate Capabilities through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process
referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are expected to know,
understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully
designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of
the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.
Your course has been designed so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Capabilities
through the assurance of learning processes in each unit.

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Graduate Capabilities
On successful completion of this unit students can:
addressed
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key facts and concepts of
biochemistry
2 Apply new and existing knowledge to solve problems in biochemistry
3 Perform procedures, practical techniques, laboratory skills and

competencies
4 Use instruments and computers to produce and analyse scientific data
Curtin's Graduate Capabilities

Apply discipline
Innovative, creative and Effective communicators
knowledge, principles
entrepreneurial with digital competency
and concepts
Culturally competent to engage

Globally engaged and Industry connected and
respectfully with local First Peoples
responsive career capable
and other diverse cultures
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate Capabilities at the Curtin Learning and Teaching website: clt.curtin.edu.au
Learning Activities
The principal learning activities in this unit are lectures, practical classes, practical reports, topic quizzes, and
'Questions for Learning'.
Lecture topics
The lectures are where you learn and build your knowledge of biochemistry. This unit uses a straightforward,
and innovative, way for you to study and learn biochemistry. Essentially, the lecture syllabus is divided into
24 topics and you should study each topic using the WRQ system. The WRQ system essentially contains a
three-step process: watching (W), reading (R), and questioning (Q). The details are as follows:
W – Watch
l Watch the ilecture, the prerecorded lecture, or attend the live lecture class. If you watch the ilecture, or
prerecorded lecture, then you can watch in one sitting, pause along the way, or select the particular
parts of the lecture you want to review. In any case you should actively watch the lecture. This means
that you should try to ask yourself questions and write notes.
l If you decide to attend the lecture class and watch the ilecture again later, then you obviously must
expect to spend more time at this step.
l A lecture is usually scheduled from about 30 to 45 minutes with any remaining time available for
students (who attend a lecture class) to ask questions and receive feedback.
R- Read & Review
l Read the text, the printed lecture, or other recommended resources for more detail or to gain another
perspective.
l Review and summarise what you read.
l Read to answer any questions you asked yourself whilst watching the lecture or during your review.
Q – Quiz and Question

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l Ask yourself questions while watching, reading, and reviewing

l Take a 20 minute online quiz on the unit. Take a quiz as many times as you like to help you learn and
revise the topic.
l Each time you take a quiz you will be presented with some different questions.
l Each time you take a quiz you are learning and reinforcing your knowledge.
l Remember it is by asking questions that you learn!
Important
l Lectures give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the subject with your fellow students.
One of the principal teaching and learning ideas in this unit is that you learn by asking questions! Ask
yourself questions, ask your fellow students, and ask your lecturer.
l The content of any lecture may be modified, or updated, at the ‘last minute’. These ‘last minute’
changes are certainly not an indication of disorganisation. You should understand that these changes
are usually designed to present recent material, aid student learning, adjust to the perceived progress
of the student cohort, or the result of feedback from students. They are for the benefit of students and
not meant to be inconvenient or to confuse. These changes are at the discretion of the lecturer.
l Do not expect a lecture to always be a ‘one-way’ learning experience (lecturer to you) where you can
‘sit back and relax’ or be ‘entertained’. You will be expected to think and contribute during the lecture.
l Be prepared for lectures (live or prerecorded)! Read the lecture notes, textbook chapters, and any
other reading before attending lectures.
l Lectures should be viewed as your study guide to each topic.
l Your attention in the lecture is important for your learning. Any unnecessary, disruptive, or unrelated
activity by students during lectures may result in the embarrassment of the student(s) being asked to
leave the lecture.
l If lecture notes are unavailable for any reason (or even if they are available) you are still responsible for
making your own notes during or after the lecture!
l Your understanding of each topic will only be achieved by broader reading of your text and other
reference materials. Lectures alone will usually not suffice.
l Remember, it is your understanding of the topics that will be assessed in this unit!
Practical Classes
The practical classes are where you develop your practical knowledge and practical skills.The practical syllabus
is covered by a series of nine practical classes throughout the semester and the content in the 'Biochemistry
Laboratory Techniques Study Guide'.
l The practical syllabus is different from the lecture syllabus although there may be some 'cross over',
similarity, or complementarity to some lecture topics. You should not expect practical topics to be the
same as the lecture topics and vice versa.
l The background knowledge for the practical skills is found in the 'Laboratory Techniques Study Guide'.
You should carefully read the appropriate chapters in the study guide before each practical class.
l Details of each particular practical class, and the skills performed in each class, are found in the
Practical Skill Notes.
l The Laboratory Techniques Study Guide and the Practical Skill Notes can be viewed on, or downloaded
from, Blackboard.
eTests
Online laboratory tests

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The online laboratory tests are where you learn, practice, question, and develop your knowledge of practical
skills. These are designed to consolidate your knowledge, and provide further knowledge, of the practical
activities conducted in the practical class. There is a laboratory test for each corresponding practical class.
Further details on the practical report is given in the explanation of assessments.
Online theory tests
The online theory tests are where you learn, practice, question, and develop your knowledge of biochemistry.
These are an important part of the WRQ learning method. For each lecture topic there is an online test and
these tests are designed to help guide your learning of biochemistry. In particular they help you determine:
l 'What you need to know’ for biochemistry

l 'How much you need to know’ for biochemistry
l 'What detail you need to know’ for biochemistry
They are also a useful for revision aid, and practice questions, for the end of semester exam. All online theory
tests will close on the morning of the scheduled review exam at the end of semester.
Questions for Learning
You will find questions labelled 'Questions for Learning' in practical classes and lectures. These questions are
designed to further your knowledge and help you integrate some topics.
Study Load
The following are the suggested study times for the learning activities in this unit:
l Contact time consists of 2 x 1hr lectures and 1 x 3hr practical class. A total of 5 hours contact time
that is also your study and learning time.
l WRQ study method: About 2 hours per week. This is your study and reading time.
l Topic Quizzes: About 2 hours per week for two topic quizzes. This is also your study and learning time.
l Practical Reports: About 1 hour per week. Reports have a duration of about 2 weeks, so this is
equivalent to about 2 hours per practical report.
The total hours required to study, and learn, the contents of this unit are about 10 hours per week. However,
the time you spend studying for this unit depends upon your academic background, your ability to study,
your motivation, and your ability to organise yourself. In any case, you can see how this unit is carefully
designed with activities that can help you study and learn.
Feedback
Feedback is an important, and integral, part of this unit and occurs in two basic forms:
l When verbal or written information is exchanged directly between you and your lecturer or between
you and your laboratory supervisor.
l When you receive written answers or explanations from a quiz, a practical report, lectures, practical skill
activity, tutorial, or test.
Feedback can occur at any time during semester either in class or out of class. Additional feedback ‘out of
class’ can occur through Curtin’s Blackboard learning management system (e.g. Announcements and the
Bulletin Board) or by any other form of acceptable communication (e.g. email or personal appointment).
Please understand that feedback is necessarily a two-way process. Feedback involves you providing
information to help the lecturer, or laboratory supervisor, learn more about you, your knowledge, or correct
any misunderstanding. Your lecturer, or laboratory supervisors, provide you information to help you learn,

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correct any misunderstanding, or clarify what you need to do.
Learning Resources
Recommended texts
You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them.
l Learning resources include a textbook, useful web sites, and various learning aids as described below.
Textbook
Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John Tymoczko, Gregory Gatto. Biochemistry (9th Edition)
Author(s): Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John Tymoczko, Gregory Gatto
An earlier or later edition of the textbook would also be acceptable.
(ISBN/ISSN: 9781319114671)
l Learning resources include a textbook, useful web sites, and various learning aids as described below.
Textbook
Ferrier, D.R., (2017) Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. 7th Edition. Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
An earlier or later edition of the textbook would also be acceptable. However, you should understand
that the lecture notes may refer mainly to the 7th Edition of the textbook. Electronic versions are also
available online from the publisher and possibly other vendors.
(ISBN/ISSN: 9781496344496)
Other resources
You will need access to Curtin University’s internet learning management system (lsm) called Blackboard. You
should be able to effectively explore the Internet where there is a wealth of freely available information. You
may also be referred to some web sites, or additional software, during the course of your study. When you
use the internet you must ensure that the source of information comes from a reputable, qualified, and
professional institution or person.
Useful web sites
l Foundations of Biochemistry Blackboard site. This can be accessed from your Oasis account or directly
from your browser using the URL: http://lms.curtin.edu.au
l Curtin University library have various guides for study and research skills see:
http://library.curtin.edu.au/
l Textbook web site. If you use the recommended textbook, then each text has a code on the inside of
the front cover to access the text book’s web site. The web site contains study aids that you may like
to use to supplement your learning.
Learning aids
The learning aids for this unit are extensive and include:
l Your textbook (printed or electronic version).

l The various web-based resources listed above.
l The WRQ teaching and learning strategy.
l Lecture notes, ilectures, and prerecorded lectures.
l Topic quizzes.

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l Online practical reports.

l Practical classes and practical notes.
l Feedback in various forms (e.g. reports, quzzes, 'Questions for Learning', lecturers, laboratory
supervisors).
l The Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques Study Guide.
l Recommended resources and other reading as advised throughout semester.
l Blackboard discussion board where you can post questions and communicate with fellow students, the
lecturer, and the unit coordinator.
l Direct email to lecturer and unit coordinator (The lecturer and unit coordinator are the same person in
this unit.)
l You should try to understand that most assessments in this unit are also learning aids. You learn by
asking questions, seeking answers, and completing the required assessments.
l Other learning aids may be developed during semester.
You should make use of as many of these resources as possible to guide, complement, and enhance your
own learning.

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Assessment
Assessment policy exemptions
l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy
Assessment schedule
Unit
Late Assessment
Value Learning
Task Date Due Assessments Extensions
% Outcome(s)
Accepted?* Considered?*
Assessed
eTest 25% Week: Every 1,2,3,4 Yes Yes
teaching week from
week 1.
Day: Due date
indicated for each
1 report on
Blackboard
Time: Due time
indicated for each
report on
Blackboard
Practical Exam 35% Week: Week 14 1,2,3,4 Yes Yes
Day: Day of usual
2 practical class
Time: Time of usual
practical class
Theory Exam 40% Week: Examination 1,2 Yes Yes
Week
Day: Centrally
Scheduled as
advised through
3
Oasis
Time: Centrally
Scheduled as
advised through
Oasis
*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and
conditions.
Detailed information on assessment tasks
1. eTests
The online theory (topic) and laboratory (practical) tests are a continuing assessment that you must
complete throughout semester. These tests are completed using the Blackboard learning management
system. The theory tests are designed for you to learn, keep pace with the subject material, and be
rewarded you for your efforts. The laboratory tests relate to the content in practical classes and in the
'Biochemistry Techniques Laboratory Study Guide'. You should carefully read the Biochemistry
Techniques Laboratory Study Guide throughout the semester.
Theory tests
l The tests are available on Blackboard and you can take a test any time you like, wherever you

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like (provided you have internet access), and is unsupervised.

l You need to achieve 80% to pass the tests and you are allowed to take them as many times as
you like to achieve the 80% pass.
l The tests will include some of the following types of questions: multiple choice, multiple answer,
matching, and fill in the blank.
l A test is open for 20 minutes at one time and there will be up to 10 questions in each.
l You may also consider these tests as 'practice' questions for the end of semester exam.
l All theory tests will close on the morning of the review exam and will not reopen.
l All successfully completed tests (i.e. a pass of at least 80%) will be summed at the end of the
semester to give a total mark for this component of assessment.
Laboratory tests
l The online laboratory tests are designed to help you actively learn the theory of laboratory
techniques, practice your problem solving skills, and to further consolidate your practical
knowledge.
l The tests are available on Blackboard and you have one week to complete the online laboratory
test and it must be completed by the due date and time. You will receive a score after the due
date.
l You have only one attempt at each test, but you may start, save, and resume the report
anytime up until the due date and time.
l Marks for all online laboratory tests are summed at the end of semester to give a total mark for
this component of assessment.
You are responsible for:
Theory tests
l Completing, and learning from, as many of the theory etests as possible before they close on
the morning of the end of semester Review Exam. The theory etests need to be closed to
process the final marks for this assessment. Consequently, you need to ensure you do all
appropriate revision before the tests close.
l Ensuring that you have a reliable internet connection to take the tests on the Blackboard
learning management system.
Laboratory tests
l Properly completing each Blackboard online practical etest by the due date and time.
l Learning from the laboratory tests.
l Ensuring that you have a reliable internet connection to complete the reports on the Blackboard
learning management system.
l Reviewing the answers and learn from completed tests when they are released after the due
date and time.
2. Practical Examination
This exam reviews all of the practical class syllabus covered in both practical classes and the
Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques Study Guide.
l This written two-hour, supervised, end of semester review exam is an in-house exam. An in-
house exam means that it is organised within the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
and is not centrally organised. Consequently, you will not receive notification of the

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exam through Oasis.
l Some questions will involve calculations using an approved scientific calculator that you should
bring with you to the exam.
l The exam will be conducted during the last week of semester (week 14) at the same day, and
time, as your usual practical class. For example, if your usual practical class is Monday 1pm to
4pm in 310.103, then you will take your exam in this class. You will not be allowed to swap
classes to take the exam.
l The mark for the exam will be converted to a mark out of 35% for this component of the
assessment. For example, if you achieved a mark of 60/100 for the exam then this would equate
to 60/100 x 35 = 21% for this component of the assessment.
l Attending the exam at your usual practical class day and time.
l Learning all necessary content in preparation for the exam
l Being fully prepared for the exam including having your student ID available
3. Theory Examination
This exam reviews all of the syllabus of this unit but principally from lecture topics 1 to 23.
l This written end of semester review exam is a two-hour, supervised, exam. Most of the
questions will be similar to the questions you encounter in the topic quizzes. Consequently, it is
a good strategy for you to learn from all of the quizzes before this exam. Some questions may
also come from the practical syllabus.
l Some questions will involve calculations using an approved scientific calculator that you should
bring with you to the test.
l The exam will be conducted at a date and time to be determined during the two weeks reserved
by Curtin University for examinations at the end of semester. You will be advised on the due
date and time of the exam by an official communication via Oasis.
l The mark for the exam will be converted to a mark out of 40% for this component of the
assessment. For example, if you achieved a mark of 60/100 for the exam then this would equate
to 60/100 x 40 = 24% for this component of the assessment.
l Learning all necessary content in preparation for the exam.
l Attending the exam at the scheduled date and time.
l Being fully prepared for the exam including having your student ID available.
Pass requirements
You need to achieve an overall combined mark of at least 50% of the total semester mark to pass this unit.
You are also required to satisfactorily attempt all assessments in this unit. A satisfactory attempt means that
you complete at least 50% of each assessment. The Board of Examiners will make the final decision on your
status in the unit (i.e. pass, fail, or fail-incomplete). Consequently, it is important for you to demonstrate to
the Board that you are a diligent student, that you have attempted all components of assessment, and made
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Assessment Moderation
Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning
outcomes, and that students work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation
of assessments are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from
policies.curtin.edu.au/findapolicy/
Pre-marking moderation
Staff responsible for assessing student work will, as a minimum, be provided with an assessment rubric (or marking
guide) in advance of the marking task. Assessment task details and marking criteria will be made available to students
when the assessment task is assigned or in the unit outline.

Intra-marking / Post-marking moderation
Intra-marking moderation
Intra-marking strategies may be implemented as deemed necessary following submission of assessment artefacts.
Post-marking moderation
Post-marking moderation will include (but is not limited to):
l An analysis of the variances between markers and locations

l Second marking or check second marking of a random sample of student work
l Second marking or check second marking of a sample of student work deemed to be at significant
thresholds
l Second marking or check second marking of a sample of outliers (high or low scoring assessments)
Late assessment
Where the submission of a late assessment is permitted, late penalties will be consistently applied in this unit.
Where a late assessment is permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment
Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:
1. For assessment items submitted within the first 24 hours after the due date/time, students will be penalised
by a deduction of 5% of the total marks allocated for the assessment task;
2. For each additional 24 hour period commenced an additional penalty of 10% of the total marks allocated
for the assessment item will be deducted; and
3. Assessment items submitted more than 168 hours late (7 calendar days) will receive a mark of zero.
Where late assessment is NOT permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the
Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will receive a mark of zero.

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Assessment extension
Where an application for an assessment extension is permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to
the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. A student who is unable to complete an assessment item by/on the due date/time as a result of exceptional
circumstances beyond the student’s control, may apply for an assessment extension on the Assessment
Extension Application Form as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. The form is available on the Forms
page at https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/ and also within the student’s
OASIS (My Studies tab – Quick Forms) account.
2. The student will be expected to submit their application for an Assessment Extension with supporting
documentation:
a. Australian Campuses: via the online form
b. Offshore campuses: to the School representative nominated below
3. Timely submission of this information supports the assessment process. For applications that are declined,
delayed submission may have significant ramifications on the possible marks awarded.
4. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the due date/time of the assessment item
where the student is able to provide a verifiable explanation as to why they were not able to submit the
application prior to the assessment due date/time
Where an application for an assessment extension is NOT permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit
(refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will be subject to late penalties or receive a mark of
zero depending on the unit permitting late assessment submissions.
Unit coordinator - carl.mousley@curtin.edu.au

School Student Services Officer - hspharmacybiomed@curtin.edu.au
Deferred assessments
If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for
details.
Deferred examinations/tests will be held from 22/06/2020 to 17/07/2020 . Notification to students will be made
after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.
Further assessment
Further assessment is not available in this unit.
Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on

studies
A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a
disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. Carers for people with disability
may also be eligible for support. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials
in accessible formats, access to Curtin's facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from
AccessAbility Services.
Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances or carer
responsibilities.
If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact AccessAbility Services. If you already have a CAP please
provide it to the Unit Coordinator in week 1 of each study period.

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Referencing style
The referencing style for this unit is APA 6th Ed.
More information can be found on this style from the Library web site:
http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.
Privacy
As part of a learning or assessment activity, or class participation, your image or voice may be recorded or
transmitted by equipment and systems operated by Curtin University. Transmission may be to other venues on
campus or to others both in Australia and overseas.
Your image or voice may also be recorded by students on personal equipment for individual or group study or
assessment purposes. Such recordings may not be reproduced or uploaded to a publicly accessible web
environment. If you wish to make such recordings for study purposes as a courtesy you should always seek the
permission of those who are impacted by the recording.
Recording of classes or course materials may not be exchanged or distributed for commercial purposes, for
compensation, or for any other purpose other than personal study for the enrolled students in the unit. Breach of
this may subject a student to disciplinary action under Statute No 10 – Student Disciplinary Statute.
If you wish to discuss this please talk to your Unit Coordinator.
Copyright
The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to
copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.
Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)

Academic Integrity
Curtin's Student Charter, Academic Integrity Program (AIP), and core Values guide expectations regarding student
behaviour and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on the Student Essentials Website or the
Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard.
Academic Integrity Warnings
An Academic Integrity Warning may be issued to a New-to-Curtin student if they have inadequately acknowledged
sources or collaborated inappropriately. The Management of Academic Integrity Warnings for New to Curtin
Students Procedures provide further information and explain who is considered to be New-to-Curtin.
Academic Misconduct
Students with an academic breach that do not meet the New-to-Curtin criteria will be managed through the
misconduct process. Academic Misconduct means conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection
with any academic work. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of data
or other content, and Academic Misconduct Other, such as falsifying medical certificates for extension. More
details can be found on the Student Essentials Website or on the Academic Integrity Website.
Staff members are required to report suspected misconduct and an inquiry may take place. If misconduct is
determined it will result in penalties, which may include a warning, a reduced or nil grade, a requirement to repeat
the assessment, an annulled grade (ANN) or termination from the course. Some penalties may impact on future
enrolment.
Academic work under inquiry will not be graded until the process has concluded. If your work is the subject of an
inquiry you will be notified by email and Official Communication with an opportunity to respond. Appropriate
support will be provided. For more information refer to Statute No.10 Student Discipline and Academic
Misconduct Rules.

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations

Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning
systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.
You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.
For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support:
oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm
For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre:
life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm
l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files

l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel

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Additional information
Unsure what to do? Need help?
Are you unsure what to do, do not understand what is required of you, or need help? Do the following:
General Administrative Questions
l Please contact the Student Services Officers of your course. The contact details are in this unit outline.
Questions about the design or requirements of this unit
l Carefully re-read the unit outline. If you still have questions, then please contact the unit coordinator.
You can contact him by email, telephone, or by meeting him in his office. His contact details are in this
unit outline.
Academic Questions about Biochemistry
l Please feel free to ask the lecturer questions during or immediately after a lecture. Sometimes
several students may ask questions after a lecture, so you may have to 'wait your turn' to ask your
questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions, but please make sure you do some thinking about your
question before asking. You may be asked questions to try and understand your question, to
understand your current knowledge, help correct any misunderstanding, and to be better placed to
respond to your question. If your question cannot be answered immediately the lecturer may ask to
get back to you at a later time, but they will get back to you!
l You can contact the lecturer by email, telephone, or by meeting in their office. The contact details of
the unit coordinator are in this unit outline. The unit coordinator will gladly receive your email at any
time or day. However, if you send your email late at night, early in the morning, during a weekend,
during a public holiday, during sick leave, or during annual leave, then please don't expect an
immediate reply. The unit coordinator will usually try and respond to your email as soon as possible.
Telephone enquiries and requests for a meeting are only accepted during normal office hours.
However, you can leave a message anytime when you make a telephone call. The unit coordinator has
an 'open-door' office and you may call in at any time during normal office hours. However, please
understand that the unit coordinator is busy and may not always be able to meet with you at short
notice. If this happens you may asked to arrange a meeting at another time or day that is convenient
for all.
l If you have a question about biochemistry you may post your question on the discussion board on
Blackboard.
l Ask your fellow students during your practical class.
l Ask your laboratory supervisors during your practical class. The laboratory supervisors may ask you
questions to try and understand your question, understand your current knowledge, and help correct
any misunderstanding.
General Study Help
l Please explore the services and amenities offered to students at the 'current students web page'
http://students.curtin.edu.au
Counselling Services
l If you feel overwhelmed, depressed, or 'can't cope', then you may like to consider personal counselling.

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The Counselling Services at Curtin University are located in the centre of the Bentley campus at Level
2, Building 109. The following phone numbers are for office hours only Telephone: +61 8 9266 7850
or 1800 651 878 (Freecall).
For students with a Curtin Access Plan:

Students with a Curtin Access Plan (CAP) are responsible for submitting their CAP to the Unit Coordinator at
the start of the semester, or within one week of receipt. The Unit Coordinator will advise in writing within
seven days whether the allowance(s) requested in the CAP can be offered for each assessment in this unit.
If a student’s CAP recommends additional time for written assignments, and the Unit Coordinator has no
reason to decline this, the student does not need to submit an Application for Assessment Extension form or
take any further action in order to activate this allowance.
However, if the student requests further time following that allowance, an Application for Assessment Extension is
required. Please refer to the Assessment Extension section of this Unit Outline.
Sending emails to the lecturer and unit coordinator
When you send an email to the lecturer and unit coordinator please state your name, student number, and
the course that you are taking (e.g. Laboratory Medicine, Molecular Genetics, Human Biology, or Pharmacy).
If you lke, these details can be written as a 'postscript' or a 'signature' at the end of your message rather
than the body of your message. Please remember your email etiquette, be succinct, and clearly write your
questions or issues.
The design, content, and presentation of this unit
The design, content, and presentation of this unit is an assertion of academic freedom.
What does academic freedom mean? The Global Consortium of University Presidents (2005) defined
academic freedom as: “the freedom to conduct research, teach, speak, and publish, subject to the norms
and standards of scholarly inquiry, without interference or penalty, wherever the search for truth and
1
understanding may lead.”
1. Global Colloquium of University Presidents (2005). Statement on Academic Freedom.
http://www.columbia.edu/~md2221/academicstatement.doc. Accessed 24/7/15

Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the
eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.
Student Rights and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to
their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:
l the Student Charter

l Values and Signature Behaviours
l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity
l copyright principles and responsibilities
l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all of the above is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website
at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

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Student Equity
There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or
assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or
medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant
caring responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location,or another reason. If you believe
you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact the appropriate service below. It is
important to note that the staff of the University may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of
your individual circumstances, so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance.
To discuss your needs in relation to:
l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-

support/disability/
l Elite athletes, contact Elite Athlete Coordinator: https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-
program/
l All other grounds, contact the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-
support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/
Recent unit changes

Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system.
For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.
To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at
https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See
https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.
Recent changes to this unit include:

This unit has recently undergone relatively minor changes to:
l the assessment of the practical syllabus.

l the number and type of practical classes.
l eTests
These developments occurred from consultations between staff members and between staff members and
students. Moreover, any changes implemented are aimed to enhance the student learning experience by
trying to make biochemistry easier to learn.

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Program calendar
Week Begin Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Practical Classes
Date Biomedical Science:
(recorded) (recorded)
310.103AB
Monday: 9am-12 or 1-
4pm
Tuesday: 9am-12 or 1-
4pm
Wednesday 9am-12 or
2-5pm
Orientation 22 Orientation Week

February
1. 1 March 1. Introduction to 2. Molecular Forces (R.M.) No Practical Class

Biochemistry? Commence reading for
Practical 1
2. 8 March 3. Water (R.M.) 4. Amino Acids (R.M.) Practical 1
3. 15 March 5. Globular Proteins 6. Fibrous Proteins (C.M.) Practical 2

(C.M.)
4. 22 March 7. Structure & 8. Enzymes (A.C.) Practical 3

Visualisation of Proteins
(R.M)
5. 29 March 9. Enzyme Kinetics (A.C.) 10. Carbohydrates (C.M) Practical 4
6. 5 April Tuition Free Week
7. 12 April 11.Fatty acids and Lipids 12. Nucleotides & Nucleic Practical 5
(C.M.) Acids (R.M.)
8. 19 April 13. Bioenergetics 1 14. Bioenergetics 2 (R.M.) Practical 6

(R.M.)
9. 26 April 15. Concepts of 16. Glycolysis (C.M.) No practical (ANZAC

Metabolism (C.M.) day)
10. 3 May 17. TCA Cycle (A.C.) 18. Electron transport & Practical 7
Oxidative Phosphorylation
(C.M.)
11. 10 May 19. Gluconeogenesis 20. Glycogen, Pentose Practical 8

(A.C.) Phosphate Pathway &
NADPH (C.M.)
12. 17 May 21. Lipid metabolism 22. Protein & Amino Acid Practical 9
(R.C.) Metabolism (R.C.)
13. 24 May 23. Fed & Fasting State Revision Practical exam

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(R.C.) in usual Practical Class
14. 31 May Study Week
15. 7 June Examinations
16. 14 June Examinations
R.M. = Prof. Ricardo Mancera, C.M. = Dr. Carl Mousley, A.C. = Dr. Andrew Crowe & R.C. = Dr. Rima Caccetta


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BCCB2000 Foundations of Biochemistry

Unit study package code: BCCB2000 

CHEM1002 (v.0) Reactivity and Function in Chemistry or any previous

B-HUMBPC (v.0) Bachelor of Science (Human Biology Preclinical) or any

BH-PHARM (v.0) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) or any previous version

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Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Teaching Staff: Name: Dr. Carl Mousley

Name: Dr. Andrew Crowe

Name: Prof. Ricardo Mancera

Administrative contact: Name: Curtin Connect

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Location: Building: Building 102

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)

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l Carefully read and understand this unit outline.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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3 Perform procedures, practical techniques, laboratory skills and

Curtin's Graduate Capabilities

Culturally competent to engage

R- Read & Review

Q – Quiz and Question

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l Ask yourself questions while watching, reading, and reviewing

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l 'What you need to know’ for biochemistry

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correct any misunderstanding, or clarify what you need to do.

l Your textbook (printed or electronic version).

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l Online practical reports.

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Assessment policy exemptions

l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy

Detailed information on assessment tasks

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like (provided you have internet access), and is unsupervised.

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Fair assessment through moderation

l An analysis of the variances between markers and locations

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Unit coordinator - carl.mousley@curtin.edu.au

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on

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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files

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Questions about the design or requirements of this unit

Academic Questions about Biochemistry

General Study Help

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For students with a Curtin Access Plan:

Student Rights and Responsibilities

l the Student Charter

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l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-