sci1ls2 living systems 2
LIVING SYSTEMS 2
SCI1LS2
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Living Systems II builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Living Systems I, which synthesises the fields of traditional biology and chemistry to explore the interrelationship of the two fields. Living Systems II extends concepts from the preceding subject into selected aspects of more advanced fields including metabolism, ecology, organic chemistry and water analysis.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SCI1LS1 and Admission into SBATE
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 | Knox, B, Ladiges, P, Evans, B & Saint, R 2010 | 4TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL, NSW |
| Readings | General organic and biological chemistry | Prescribed | Smith, J 2012 | 2ND EDN, THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC, NEW YORK, NJ |
| Readings | Biology | Recommended | Campbell, N, Reece, J & Meyers, N 2008 | 8TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW |
| Readings | Essential Chemistry: a core text for general chemistry | Recommended | Chang, R 2008 | 5TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION, BOSTON, III |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the structures of biologically relevant chemicals, their composition and forms.
- Activities:
- Tutorial questions, labortory reports, mid-semester test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Apply the concept of equilibrium and rates of reaction to chemical reactions and key ecological concepts and their integration with biogeochemical cycles.
- Activities:
- Tutorial questions, labortory reports, mid-semester test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Compare the major metabolic pathways utilised by biological systems for the provision of energy.
- Activities:
- Tutorial questions, labortory reports, mid-semester test, exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Identify the major structural features of plants and animals, and explain the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
- Activities:
- Tutorial questions, labortory reports, mid-semester test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Work competently and safely in chemical and biological laboratories and consider environmental issues
- Activities:
- Practical classes workbook
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 days practical per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (1.5 hours) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| Test (1 hour) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Tutorial (weekly) questions (50 words each) and 2 laboratory reports (700 words each) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |