CHE2871 Biochemistry for engineers
Faculty of Engineering
CHE2871 Biochemistry for engineers is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE2871
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CHE2871
1 unit list CHE2871 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit focuses on the study of living cells and biological molecules with an emphasis on their applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Topics to be covered include cell biology and structure, fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes, metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of metabolites, molecular biology including central dogma, genetic code, protein synthesis and practical examples of industrial applications.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Test 1Threshold hurdle10%
- Test 2Threshold hurdle10%
- Literature reviewThreshold hurdle20%
- Lab activitiesThreshold hurdle15%
- Peer assessmentThreshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Relate the importance of biochemistry in industry.
- 2
Describe the role of basic cell components, the physical and biochemical properties of proteins especially in their roles as enzymes.
- 3
Relate the major metabolic pathway and the biosynthesis of economic importance of primary and secondary metabolites.
- 4
Relate the principles of storage and transmission of genetic information; the control mechanisms which operate at the level of gene expression; and their applications in industry.
- 5
Demonstrate laboratory skills, including basic cell culture technique; spectophotometric methods to assay proteins; gel electrophoresis analysis for proteins and DNA.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Generally, you must be able to complete the requirements of your course without the imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees. However, you may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain purchases to support your study.
Technology resources
A faculty-approved calculator is permitted (meaning only scientific calculators that are not programmable and detailed in the list below will be permitted in the examination. These calculators must be checked by the faculty and have either a Faculty of Engineering or a Faculty of Science approved sticker).
You must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Where it fits
CHE2871 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE2871?
CHE2871 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after CHE2871?
CHE2871 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CHE3171.
When is CHE2871 offered?
In 2021, CHE2871 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is CHE2871?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE2871 have an exam?
No. CHE2871 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE2871?
CHE2871 is part of Chemical engineering.