bio1mgc molecules, genes and cells
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdela Harvey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBIO1OF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Should be Campbell Biology: Australian and New Zealand version
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorUrry et al.
Year2018
Edition/Volume11th edn
PublisherPearson
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAleicia 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | No | 18 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdela Harvey
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 | 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 | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
In-prac (6 assessments) (1050-words equivalent total) 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 24%. | N/A | N/A | No | 24 | 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 | 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 | No | 9 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Essay (500 words) Each student completes an essay on the same topic as their oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |