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BIOL110 Biology I

Updated: 01 February 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
15 April 2010 18 April 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Margaret Katz (mkatz@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Basic biological concepts and principles are covered, including cell structure and function, metabolism, genes and inheritance, molecular genetics, and evolution. The unit concludes with a study of animal diversity, structure and function. Assessments include a theory examination, theoretical assignment, practical tests for on-campus students, and quizzes for off-campus students.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology
ISBN: 9781429234917
Knisely, K., Freeman 3rd ed. 2009
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Biology
ISBN: 9781442502215
Campbell, N.A. and others, Pearson Education 8th ed. Australian version 2008
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 15% 1500
Assessment Notes
Essay and laboratory report
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3, 6 GA: 1, 2, 6, 8
Quiz 35%
Assessment Notes
Prac quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
Final Examination 2 hrs 50%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. link cell structure to cell function;
  2. describe how energy is transformed within cells to carry out the activities of life;
  3. appreciate the chromosomal and genetic basis for inheritance;
  4. understand how information is encoded in the genes and how this is read out to produce proteins;
  5. appreciate the evolutionary diversity of animals;
  6. link the structure of animals to the function of animals.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. Student will use this knowledge to problem-solve in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are practised and assessed in the examination and through the laboratory report. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global implications of molecular biology are stressed where relevant. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. Students will be guided in the use of on-line resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all aspects of this unit. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be taught how to solve problems in molecular biology; this will be practised and assessed through examples in lectures, problem assignments and a problem-based exam. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social implications of developments in molecular biology will be taught. High standards of scientific honesty will be expected and assessed in a practical report. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will work with others in the practical workshop. This will require a high degree of cooperation between students. 		True True
   

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