sci1ls1 living systems 1
LIVING SYSTEMS 1
SCI1LS1
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Living Systems I is a core subject that brings together traditional biology and chemistry, reflecting the interrelationship between the two fields. Students will be introduced to chemistry concepts and processes and explore their roles in biological systems. A range of biological systems and the significance of biological compounds will be investigated through a variety of laboratory- and field-based tasks. Students will develop an understanding of molecular structures and processes, including measurement and bonding and their significance in in key biological systems. The importance of living cells, their arrangement in organs and their significance in partial and/or whole systems will be examined. Students will also learn the safe handling of chemical and biological materials and the relevance of environmental and ethical responsibilities.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Biology | Recommended | Campbell, N, Reece, J & Meyers, N 2008 | 8TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW |
| Readings | Chemsitry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity | Recommended | Mahaffy, Peter G, Tasker, R, Bucat B & Kotz, J 2011 | NELSON EDUCATION LIMITED |
| Readings | Essential chemistry: a core text for general chemistry | Recommended | Cheng, R 2008 | 5TH EDN, MC GRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION, BOSTON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the basic structure and role of major chemicals in relation to a range of biological interactions
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Compare the properties and significance of important biological compounds
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Explain the concept of acids and bases and there importance in biological systems
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Explain the basic structure and role of the major components of living cells.
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Describe living cell types and their arrangement in organs and explain their significance in partial and/or whole systems
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
06. Demonstrate competent and safe handling of chemical and biological materials and awareness of relevant environmental and ethical responsibilitiest
- Activities:
- Workshops introducing concepts and principles and laboratory classes testing and examining theoretical knowledge, practical classes and laboratory reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class 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.
"Tutorial and Laboratory Class in 3 hour block."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal laboratory reports (2 x 500 words) | 20 | 06 | |
| Tutorial Questions (6 during semester) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written Exams (mid-semester 25%, end of semester 30%) | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |