Unit Code:	BIO1OF
Unit Short Title:	ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION OF CELLS AND ORGANISMS
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	This unit comprises a study of cells and their molecular organisation, including methods for studying cells, cell structure, structure and function of sub-cellular organelles and components, features of Bacteria Archaea and Eukarya, the activities of cells, including production of energy, cell cycle, the role of proteins in cells, the role of DNA and RNA in the synthesis of proteins, and gene regulation. Also studied is the structure and function of various systems and their co-ordination in animals, from cells to multicellular organisms, basic concepts underlying animal design and the interaction of animals with their environment. The practical component of this unit includes dissections of dead animals and working with live animals.
Prerequisites:	Students from other faculties require approval by a Subject Adviser
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures per week and one three-hour practical class per week. Students are required to purchase the BIO1OF manual for use in conjunction with practical work. The manual (and other equipment necessary for the practical classes) is available before the beginning of the academic year. Details will be made available to students at enrolment. Laboratory attendance is compulsory
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 2-hour examination	50
one 1-hour examination	20
pre-practical tests and practical assignments.	30

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Biology	Knox, R., Ladiges, P., Evans, B., and Saint, R.	3rd edn. Mc Graw-Hill, Roseville NSW, 2005
Recommended	Animal Physiology	Schmidt-Nielsen, K.	5th edn, Cambridge University Press 1997.

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	BUNDOORA
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	ALBURY-WODONGA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Peter	Pridmore	ALBURY-WODONGA	N
Dr	Tony	Gendall	BUNDOORA	Y