sci1ls2 living systems 2
LIVING SYSTEMS 2
SCI1LS2
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Living Systems II builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Living Systems I, which synthesises the fields of traditional biology and chemistry to explore the interrelationship of the two fields. Living Systems II extends concepts from the preceding subject into selected aspects of more advanced fields including metabolism, ecology, organic chemistry and water analysis.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SCI1LS1 and Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Biology an Australian focus | Prescribed | Knox, B, Ladiges, P, Evans, B & Saint, R 2010 | 4TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL, NSW |
Readings | General organic and biological chemistry | Prescribed | Smith, J 2012 | 2ND EDN, THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC, NEW YORK, NJ |
Readings | Biology | Recommended | Campbell, N, Reece, J & Meyers, N 2008 | 8TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW |
Readings | Essential Chemistry: a core text for general chemistry | Recommended | Chang, R 2008 | 5TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION, BOSTON, III |
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Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Examination (1.5 hours) | 30 | |
Practical Classes (workbook) | 10 | |
Test (1 hour) | 20 | |
Tutorial questions and laboratory reports | 40 |