91345 Biochemistry, Genes and Disease
6cp; 6hpwRequisite(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
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,575.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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