MOLECULES, GENES AND CELLS

BIO1MGC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Living organisms, with their many intricate and intriguing processes, are composed of lifeless molecules. BIO1MGC takes a look at how those molecules are organised into the smallest unit of life, cells, across a range of organisms. BIO1MGC also covers how those cells capture light energy, break down molecules to release energy, synthesise new molecules, communicate with other cells, and how the instructions to perform those functions are stored and passed on to the next generation.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Adela Harvey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: BIO1OF

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Should be Campbell Biology: Australian and New Zealand version

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Urry et al.

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: 11th edn

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and distinguish the features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic (i.e. plant and animal cells, and explain the function of organelles.

02. Name the classes of biological molecules, describe their function in cellular processes, and describe and explain typical separation technologies for those molecules.

03. Describe and explain basic cell biology processes, including energy metabolism (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), DNA replication, transcription and translation and their regulation, and cell signalling.

04. Describe and explain Mendelian genetics and its role in inheritance.

05. Apply critical laboratory skills such as microscopy and micro pipetting to complete scientific experiments that examine different aspects of cell biology.

06. Locate and critically evaluate scientific information and effectively communicate scientific ideas in written and oral formats.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Aleicia Holland

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be expected to complete online activities (equivalent to 2 hours) prior to attending the workshops.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2 hour end of semester exam (2,000-words equivalent)Multiple choice exam (100 questions), assessing mostly theory content and to a much smaller extent associated practical content.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
In-prac (4 assessments) (700-words equivalent total)In four pracs students submit labelled diagrams/drawings, completed tables or answer sheets, and/or complete short multiple choice quizzes assessing prac-related content and concepts. Assessment for each prac is worth 4% for a total of 16%.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Four module-related online quizzes (550-words equivalent total)Students are expected to complete 4 online self-guided activities (time requirement approximately 2 hours) and participate in a 1 hour face-to-face workshop before attempting the associated online multiple choice quiz. Each quiz is worth 3% for a total of 12%.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	12	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
5 min oral presentation (400-words equivalent)The oral presentation covers one of three topics randomly assigned to students. Each student individually presents to a small group of up to 3 students and demonstrator.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	9	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6
2 practice reports (850 words equivalent)Students submit prac reports on two of the six pracs offered during the semester (actual pracs to be determined). Each report is worth 9% for a total of 18%.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	18	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended