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 2024 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 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 2024
| 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 and applications of biochemistry in industry.
- 2
Design solutions based on principles of biochemistry for problems in sustainability and environmental contexts.
- 3
Describe the roles of water and cell components in the chemistry of life.
- 4
Describe nucleic acids and proteins in terms of biochemical properties and roles in storage and transmission of genetic information.
- 5
Relate the biochemical properties of carbohydrates and lipids to their industrial applications.
- 6
Relate the major metabolic pathway and the biosynthesis of primary and secondary metabolites of economic importance.
- 7
Work effectively in teams on group assignments.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
Assignments related to the attainment of sustainability by biochemistry principles will be done in group mode via report writing and presentation. The team-based activities require coordination among group members, and they are required to work collaboratively and effectively in a team.
Hands-on sessions will be held in the laboratory to solve the open-ended complex problems using biochemistry lab skills. The lab activities will further strengthen your understanding of the theory learnt from lectures.
Weekly discussions will be held during workshop sessions to reinforce the understanding of lecture content. Prior to the online/physical sessions, you are required to complete the self-learning activities by watching the pre-recorded lectures and attempting the practical questions. The lecturer will also prepare in-class activities or set problems to engage students individually or in group mode.
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 2024 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 2024, 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.