Unit Outline

Provides students with a broad introduction to metabolic and nutritional aspects of biochemistry, and laboratory techniques in biochemical analysis of tissues and enzymes. Major topics include structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the integration and control of metabolism, by hormonal and other means in health and disease; roles of selected nutrients in health and disease. The role of metabolism in major human diseases (eg. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer) and exercise is emphasised. Students should be aware that TCE Year 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) is assumed knowledge for this unit.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe and apply knowledge of the roles of metabolism and nutrition in health and disease.
2.	Discuss and apply knowledge of tools and strategies used to investigate metabolism.
3.	Independently collect, analyse and interpret biochemical data.
4.	Communicate the metabolic basis of health and disease using biomedical terminology.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	(CZZ101 or KPZ164) AND (CZZ102 or KZA161 or KPA161)
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CBA250

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In response to student feedback, navigation of the MyLO presence for the unit has been reviewed and clarified and formative feedback sessions have been timetabled in advance to provide timely feedback on student work.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Laboratory Worksheets	Week 5	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Mid-Semester Test	Week 7	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	End of Semester Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Worksheets

Task Description:

There are two (2) laboratory worksheets related to practicals, each worth 20%.

These assessment tasks involve students collecting, analysing, and interpreting data by applying knowledge to answer related questions. These tasks will be completed during laboratory classes and worksheets uploaded to MyLO by the end of the class.

Worksheet 1 Due: Week 5
Worksheet 2 Due: Week 11

Task Length:

N/A

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge to discuss biomedical investigations of metabolism using correct terminology	LO2, LO4
2	Collect and present data	LO3
3	Analyse data and apply knowledge to interpret data	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Mid-Semester Test

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in online modules, on-campus classes (workshops and practicals). The test may be comprised of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), and written answer questions.

The test will be completed in class (invigilated) and will be closed book.

Task Length:

50 min test

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly identify roles of key nutrients, molecules and biochemical pathways in normal physiology and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Apply an understanding of metabolism	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Discuss the operation of key biochemical pathways in health and disease using appropriate terminology	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 3: End of Semester Exam

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts covered in the online material, workshops, and practical classes. The exam may be comprised of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), and written answer questions.

The exam will be closed book (invigilated).

Task Length:

2 hours + reading time

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correctly identify roles of key nutrients, molecules and biochemical pathways in normal physiology and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Apply understanding of metabolism	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Discuss the operation of key biochemical pathways in health and disease using appropriate terminology	LO1, LO2, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.