Life Sciences 1

ORHL1006

This unit of study introduces students to the biochemical and biological processes which are fundamental to life, cells, and tissues. It includes a refresher on chemistry including chemical bonds, inorganic and organic chemistry, before going on to introduce students to protein structure and function, nucleic acid structure, protein synthesis, lipids, energy currency, overview of metabolism, extracellular matrix components, receptors and signalling, membrane pores, diffusion and membrane pumps.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Junior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: ORHL1006

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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