Program Overview

Introduction to Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition Unit

The Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition unit, coded as CBA260, provides a comprehensive introduction to the metabolic and nutritional aspects of biochemistry. This unit also covers laboratory techniques in biochemical analysis of tissues and enzymes.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition
• Unit code: CBA260
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Medicine
• Discipline: Medicine
• Coordinator: Doctor Louise Roddam
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Hobart
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the key metabolic pathways, their regulation, and the impact of altered metabolism on physiological function and disease.
• Generate biochemical data using established laboratory methods.
• Analyse biochemical data to recognise patterns/relationships, and draw relevant evidence-based conclusions.
• Communicate biochemical concepts clearly using appropriate scientific terminology.
• Apply knowledge of metabolism, nutrition, and disease to solve biochemical problems.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

(CZZ101 or KPZ164) AND (CZZ102 or KZA161 or KPA161)

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• CBA250
• CXA261

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Independent Learning 3 hours weekly; Workshop 2 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly; Practical 3 hours fortnightly
• Assessment:
  • In-Workshop Exercises (10%)
  • Mid-Semester Test (20%)
  • Laboratory Worksheets (30%)
  • End of Semester Exam (40%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable or the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
• Recommended: You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.