91345 Biochemistry, Genes and Disease

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry

This subject covers: biochemical and genetic aspects of human diseases for students planning careers in medical science, diagnostic biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology; calcium and bone disorders, such as osteoporosis; lipid metabolism and genotypes associated with familial hyperlipidaemia; assessment of thyroid and adrenal hormonal status using radioimmunoassay techniques; genetic basis of tests used to screen newborn infants for inborn errors of metabolism, e.g. phenylketonuria and cystic fibrosis, and for heritable diseases affecting adults such as haemaochromatosis (iron overload); scientific and social impacts of the human geonome project and discoveries of genotypes predisposing individuals to diseases such as bowel and breast cancer; current approaches to gene therapy for diabetes and other diseases; cancer chemotherapy and multi-drug resistance; and directed practicals and student project to evaluate test procedures used to detect and monitor the diseases covered.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Note(s)

This subject was formerly called Clinical Biochemistry 2.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

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