ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION OF CELLS AND ORGANISMS
BIO1OF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
BIO1OF is a first year core biology subject that covers the fundamentals of living things. It is a pre-requisite for most 2nd year biology subjects. Topics include the structure and function of cells and organisms, and aspects of the functioning of the cells of bacteria, plants and animals. It includes both a lecture and a practical component, and is conducted by staff from the Departments of Botany and Zoology (Melbourne Campus) and Environmental Management and Ecology (Albury-Wodonga Campus).
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Emmerling
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students from other faculties require approval by a Subject Coordinator except students enrolled in LWLSC and LWLSCB.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Laboratory equipment to purchase: dissecting kit, labcoat, safety glasses. The BIO1OF practical manual and First Year Biology Survival Guide (preferably the latest edition) are required for the first laboratory session and are available at the University bookshop or on library closed reserve.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology: an Australian focus | Prescribed | Ladiges, P, Evans, B, Saint, R and Knox, R 2010 | 4TH ED, MC GRAW-HILL, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (latest edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Pridmore
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
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional tutorial sessions as required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group learning/essay writing tasks | 10 | |
| Online pre-prac quizzes, short quizzes in lab session and assessment of tasks performed in pracs | Hurdle requirement: missing more than 3 pracs without relevant documentation (e.g. medical certificate) will result in a grade of "N" (fail). | 30 |
| one 1-hour mid-semester examination | 20 | |
| one 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Emmerling
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
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional tutorial sessions as required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group learning/essay writing tasks | 10 | |
| Online pre-prac quizzes, short quizzes in lab session and assessment of tasks performed in pracs | Hurdle requirement: missing more than 3 pracs without relevant documentation (e.g. medical certificate) will result in a grade of "N" (fail). | 30 |
| one 1-hour mid-semester examination | 20 | |
| one 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 |