BIO1CO
BIOLOGY OF CELL AND ORGANISM
BIO1CO
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students 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. Relevant questions and lecture material will be presented in advance on the LMS site for students to work through, and face-to-face lectures will be used for summarising and to explain the more difficult concepts. The practical component focuses on biological observation, recording skills and data interpretation, and introduces a number of biological disciplines (e.g. microscopy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology).BIO1CO is a cornerstone subject, so there is some emphasis on the graduate capabilities (GC), especially writing.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology | Prescribed | Ladiges P, Evans B, Saint R 2014 | 5TH EDITION, SYDNEY: MACGRAW-HILL |
| Readings | BIO1CO Student Manual | Prescribed | Gibson, M et al. 2018 | La Trobe University |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphological and metabolic features of different cell types.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, experimentation and recording of cell morphology in practical sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the biological and physical processes occurring in different cell types.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, experimentation and recording of cell processes in practical sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphology and associated functions of selected plant and animal tissues and organ systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, recording of plant and animal anatomy in practicals and relating these to their respective functions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Complete scientific experiments that examine aspects of cell biology, for example, fermentation with yeast, and involve: interpreting data, recognizing methodological issues, identifying the theoretical basis for the experiment, and communicating observations and results
- Activities:
- Undertaking practicals and practical report writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 12
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 040 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-prac quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 010 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of which is a poster) (equivalent to 300 words each) | 030 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two 25-min mid-semester tests (equivalent to 800 words) | 020 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 15
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 15
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of which is a poster) (equivalent to 300 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 50-min mid-semester test (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 15
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 15
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of which is a poster) (equivalent to 300 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 50-min mid-semester test (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L5, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 40
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 36 - 40
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of which is a poster) (equivalent to 300 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 50-min mid-semester test (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |