Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
BIO1CO, 2012
| Subject Code: | BIO1CO |
| Subject Short Title: | BIOLOGY OF CELL AND ORGANISM |
| Credit Points: | 15.0 |
| Subject Description: | 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 (eg microscopy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology). Tutorials help re-enforce the lecture material, but also introduce new and interesting concepts. |
| Class Requirements: | Three 1-hour lectures and a 2-hours of combined practical/tutorial work per week. |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| 3-hour examination | 55 | |
| Biological drawings and exit paragraphs in laboratory classes | 20 | |
| Written assignment (different from hurdle requirement) | 10 | |
| One laboratory report | 5 | |
| One poster (group exercise) | 5 | |
| Two 30-min mid-semester tests | 5 | Hurdle requirement: submission of a separate diagnostic writing task by the end of week 3 and 70% minimum attendance at laboratory classes. |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Biology | Raven, PH, Johnson, GB, Losos, JB, Mason, KA and Singer, SR 2011 | 9th edition, Sydney: MacGraw-Hill |
| Prescribed | Students should obtain from the University bookshop a copy of the 2012 BIO1CO Laboratory Manual | | |
| Prescribed | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr Sabine Wilkens
| Subject Availability |
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| BENDIGO |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr Sabine Wilkens (s.wilkens@latrobe.edu.au) |
| MALAYSIA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr Sabine Wilkens (s.wilkens@latrobe.edu.au) |
| Semester 2, Day. Dr Sabine Wilkens (s.wilkens@latrobe.edu.au) |
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