ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION OF CELLS AND ORGANISMS
BIO1OF
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to biology by discussing units of ever increasing size and complexity. We begin with molecules and cells, then proceed to tissues and organs in plants and animals, and how these units cooperate in the whole organism. Topics covered in lectures include cell and molecular biology, structure and function of animal and plants, Mendelian genetics as well as biological principles. Relevant questions and lecture material will be presented in advance on the LMS site for students to work through, and face-to-face lectures will be used for summarising and to explain the more difficult concepts.The practical component focuses on biological observation, recording skills and data interpretation, and introduces a number of biological disciplines (e.g. microscopy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology). BIO1OF is a cornerstone subject, so there is some emphasis on the graduate capabilities (GC), especially writing.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SBMSSI or SBSSI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology: an Australian focus | Prescribed | Ladiges, P, Evans, B, Saint, R and Knox, R 2014 | 5TH ED, MC GRAW-HILL, AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphological and metabolic features of different cell types.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, experimentation and recording of cell morphology in practical sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the biological and physical processes occurring in different cell types.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, experimentation and recording of cell processes in practical sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Distinguish and/or describe and discuss the morphology and associated functions of selected plant and animal tissues and organ systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures, regular Q&A sessions, recording of plant and animal anatomy in practicals and relating these to their respective functions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Complete scientific experiments that examine aspects of cell biology and involve: interpreting data, recognizing methodological issues, and identifying the theoretical basis for the experiment and communicating observations and results.
- Activities:
- Undertaking practicals and practical report writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L6, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
44
-
48
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 44 to week 48
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
44
-
48
One 15.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 44 to week 48
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of them in the form of a poster) (equivalent to 900 words in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
11
-
15
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
at night
from week 11 to week 15
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
11
-
15
One 15.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
at night
from week 11 to week 15
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of them in the form of a poster) (equivalent to 900 words in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L5, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
36
-
40
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 40
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
36
-
40
One 15.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 36 to week 40
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of them in the form of a poster) (equivalent to 900 words in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
11
-
15
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 15
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
11
-
15
One 15.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 15
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end-of-semester examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Biological drawings and pre-practical quizzes (equivalent to 500 words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 50-minute mid-semester test (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three laboratory reports (one of them in the form of a poster) (equivalent to 900 words in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |