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LIVING SYSTEMS 1

SCI1LS1

2020

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. You 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 tasks. You 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. You will also learn the safe handling of chemical and biological materials and the relevance of environmental and ethical responsibilities.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anthony Gendall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

General organic and biological chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Smith, J

Year: 2015

Edition/Volume: 7th EDN

Publisher: THE MCGRAW

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Biology an Australian focus

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Knox, B, Ladiges, P, Evans, B & Saint, R

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 5TH EDN

Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL, NSW

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Biology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Urry LA, Myers N, Cain ML, Wasserman SA, Minorsky PV, Reece JB

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: 11TH EDN

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS

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
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 - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain the basic structure and role of major chemicals in relation to a range of biological interactions
02. Compare the properties and significance of important biological compounds
03. Explain the concepts of molecular bonding, chemical nomenclature and reactions, ionization, solutions, gas laws and pH, and perform associated arithmetical calculations.
04. Explain the basic structure and role of the major components of living cells.
05. Describe living cell types and their arrangement in organs and explain their significance in partial and/or whole systems
06. Demonstrate competent and safe handling of chemical and biological materials and awareness of relevant environmental and ethical responsibilities

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anthony Gendall

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Lectures are delivered in two modes: face-to-face and online (pre-recorded). Students can choose the mode that suits them.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Two 8.00 hours practical per study period on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can choose weekly lab classes or the 2- day intensive practical workshop

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students can choose weekly lab classes or the 2- day intensive practical workshop

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Tutorials are delivered in two modes: face-to-face and online. Students can choose the mode that suits them.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two formal lab reports based on teamwork tasks completed in prac classes 500 words each (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO3, SILO6

Tutorial Questions (6 during semester) (each is 150 words. Total equivalent to 900-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One mid-semester written test(equivalent to 1,000-words) (1 hours duration)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One end-of-semester written examination (equivalent to 1,500- words) (1.5 hours duration)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5