BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 33 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMS1011
8 units list BMS1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BCH2011Structure and function of cellular biomoleculesNo reviews yet
- BCH2022Metabolic basis of human diseasesNo reviews yet
- BIO2010Data science for biologistsNo reviews yet
- BIO2011Ecology and biodiversityNo reviews yet
- BIO2181Evolution of plant diversityNo reviews yet
- BMS2021Human molecular cell biologyNo reviews yet
- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- C2230/M2003 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- C3976/M3004 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours
- C2230/M2003 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
- C4417/B2021 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Commerce
- C3879/E3004 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Engineering
- C3356/L3004 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Law
- C3528/S2007 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science
Overview
This unit introduces the student to the chemistry of organic molecules and the biochemistry of cells. We examine the role of functional groups in biological molecules of biomedical importance and common reactions in metabolism. We reinforce concepts of ionisation and pH. We discuss the chemistry of proteins and their physical properties in solution leading up to an examination of enzyme catalysis and kinetics. This lays the foundation for an examination of the biological oxidation of fats and carbohydrates that provides the cell with energy. We examine the way energy is stored in times of plenty and relate our understanding to normal and disease states that occur.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the chemical and biochemical aspects of functional groups in biological molecules.
- 2
Explain the common reactions found in metabolic systems such as oxidation-reduction, bond formation, bond breaking events and a knowledge of the role of water.
- 3
Explain the role of equilibrium and kinetic processes in biology and apply these to the concepts of enzyme catalysis.
- 4
Predict the thermodynamics of metabolic reactions.
- 5
Describe how energy is generated and utilised from carbohydrates and lipids and integrate and translate this to different situations.
- 6
Investigate and communicate, reactions of biomedical importance in normal and disease states
Workload and teaching
6 hours of directed learning (lectures, workshops, pre- and post-class activities, practicals and tutorials) per week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nirma Samarawickrema
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS1011?
BMS1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMS1011?
BMS1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including BCH2011, BCH2022, BIO2010, BIO2011, BIO2181 and BMS2021. Those lead on to 33 units in all.
When is BMS1011 offered?
In 2020, BMS1011 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.