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BIOL110 Biology I

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
18 April 2011 21 April 2011 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 online tests 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
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4
Test 35% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Five Online Tests for OF campus students Five Practical Tests for ON campus students
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 6,
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; and
  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 online learning, literature and information technology. Students will be guided in the use of online 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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