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ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION OF CELLS AND ORGANISMS
BIO1OF
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you are introduced to biology by discussing units of ever increasing size and complexity. We begin with molecules and cells, then proceed to tissues and organs in plants and animals, and how these units cooperate in the whole organism. Topics covered in lectures include cell and molecular biology, structure and function of animal and plants, Mendelian genetics as well as biological principles. The practical component focuses on biological observation, recording skills and data interpretation, and introduces a number of biological disciplines (e.g. microscopy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology).
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology: an Australian focus | Prescribed | Ladiges, P, Evans, B, Saint, R and Knox, R 2014 | 5TH ED, MC GRAW-HILL, AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphological and metabolic features of different cell types.
- Activities:
- Final exam (MCQ, short and long answer questions) Mid semester tests (MCQ, short answer questions) Practical reports, group poster presentation, biological drawings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the biological and physical processes occurring in different cell types.
- Activities:
- Final exam (MCQ, short and long answer questions, biological drawings, practical reports, group poster presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphology and associated functions of selected animal organ systems.
- Activities:
- Final exam (MCQ, short and long-answer questions), mid-semester test, practical reports, biological drawings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Complete scientific experiments that examine aspects of cell biology, for example, fermentation with yeast, and involve: interpreting data, recognizing methodological issues, and identifying the theoretical basis for the experiment.
- Activities:
- Final exam, mid semester test (MCQ, short and long-answer questions), practical reports
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Singapore, 2017, Term L2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 12 - 16
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 12 - 16
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-prac quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equivalent to 400 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group e-poster (equivalent to 300 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L5, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 41
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 41
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-prac quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equivalent to 400 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group e-poster (equivalent to 300 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 12 - 16
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 12 - 16
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-prac quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equivalent to 400 words each) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One group e-poster (equivalent to 300 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 04 |