sci1ls2 living systems 2
LIVING SYSTEMS 2
SCI1LS2
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Living Systems 2 builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Living Systems 1, which synthesises the fields of traditional biology and chemistry to explore the interrelationship of the two fields. Living Systems 2 extends concepts from the preceding subject into selected aspects of more advanced fields including genetics, metabolism, ecology and organic chemistry.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SCI1LS1 and Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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
General organic and biological chemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSmith, J
Year2015
Edition/Volume7th EDN
PublisherTHE MCGRAW
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Biology an Australian focus
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKnox, B, Ladiges, P, EvanKnox, B, Ladiges, P, Evans, B & Saint, R
Year2014
Edition/Volume5TH EDN
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL, NSW
ISBNN/A
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Campbell Biology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorUrry LA, Myers N, Cain ML, Wasserman SA, Minorsky PV, Reece JB
Year2017
Edition/Volume11TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
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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Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 8.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can choose weekly lab classes or the 2-day intensive prac workshop
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can choose weekly lab classes or the 2-day intensive prac workshop
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lectures are delivered in two modes: face-to- face and online via a Zoom classroom
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lectures are delivered in two modes: face-to- face and online via a Zoom classroom
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One end-of-semester written examination (1.5 hours duration) (equivalent to 1,500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Mid-semester test (equivalent to 1,000 words) (1 hours duration) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Tutorial questions (6 during semester) (150 words each, equivalent to 900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Two formal lab reports based on teamwork tasks completed in practical classes (500 words each) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |