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Biology
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BIO 1711 Human Biology (semester1)
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BIO 1722 Cell Biology (semester 2)
See: Subject outlines for Biology
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| Unit coordinator |
Dr Wendy Wright
Senior Lecturer, Biological and Environmental Sciences
Ph: 61 3 9902 6854
Email: wendy.wright@sci.monash.edu.au
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| Background of students |
Preparatory study: Biology
Completion of units 3 and 4 in Year 11
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Concurrent enrolment in units 3 and 4 in Year 12
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| Study mode option |
- Off-campus learning (distance education)
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| Location of classes |
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| Class requirements |
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| Credit arrangements |
Students who successfully complete this pair of units and subsequently gain a place in the Bachelor of Science will receive credit transfer of a first-year sequence in Biology allowing them to proceed to second year studies in Biology.
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| Other degrees |
Other degrees, such as the Bachelor of Arts, may allow credit for first-year Biology.
See also:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Geography
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Subject outlines
BIO 1711 Human Biology
In this unit students will learn how to recognise the major anatomical features of the body; describe the normal physiological function of the major systems of the body; describe the behaviour of individual cell populations within each of these systems; appreciate the integration of the activities of individual cell population to create a functioning system; understand the control mechanisms which operate within each system and within the functioning organism; measure physiological responses under a range of experimental conditions and choose appropriate reference material to interpret these responses.
Assessment
Mid-semester test (theory): 25%
End-of-semester test (theory): 45%
Practical work: 30%
A pass in both theory and practical work is mandatory to pass this subject.
Prescribed textbook(s)
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B., Taylor, M.R. and Simon, E.J. (2006). Biology: Concepts and Connections, 5th edition, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, USA. ISBN: 0-8053-7188-5.
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Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. and Meyers, N. (2006). Biology, 7th edition, Australian version, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, USA. ISBN: 1741033861.
BIO 1722 Cell Biology
In this unit, students will learn how to sketch a representative animal and/or plant cell; recognise cell organelles and state their function; draw representative structures for each of the major classes of biological macromolecules; appreciate the roles of biological macromolecules in living cells; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between macromolecular structure and function; discuss the cooperative action of the biological macromolecules responsible for cell function such as membrane transport processes and cell division; recognise common features of energy transduction systems in plant and animal cells; acquire basic laboratory skills e.g. measurement of mass, volume and time, recording and interpretation of experimental data, report writing.
Assessment
Mid-semester test and final examination: 70%
Practical work 30%
A pass in both the theory and practical components is mandatory
Prescribed textbook(s)
Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B., Taylor, M.R. and Simon, E. J. (2006). Biology:
Concepts and Connections, 5th edition, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, USA.
ISBN: 0-8053-7188-5.
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Campbell, N. A., Reece, J.B. and Meyers, N. (2006). “Biology” 7th edition,
Australian version, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, USA. ISBN:1741033861.
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