FOUNDATION CELL BIOLOGY
EDU0SC3
2021
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
This subject develops knowledge and skills to enable future study in general university programs including Nursing, Allied Health, Education and Science degrees. The cell, is examined as the basic building block of life with a focus on cell components and cell specialisation. Concepts related to Mendelian Genetics, Evolution and Natural Selection are explored in the context of cell biology. Students develop knowledge of how the structure of a cell relates to its function, and how this applies in the larger scale of human systems . Assessments tasks are based on cumulative development of skills and include a presentation task and a short research report.
SchoolEducation
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesReading activities and interactive online activities. All assessment and teaching learning activities explicitly teach and model the use of appropriate terminology and concepts. Presentation assessment task requires students to choose one of a selection of cell biology topics, to undertake research and present their findings. Opportunities for peer review and discussion. Science report assessment task requires students to transfer concept knowledge to an alternative situation, predict an outcome and provide an evidence based rationale.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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
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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell biology presentation assessment (650 word equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Genetics and Natural Selection research report | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 23
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell biology presentation assessment (650 word equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Genetics and Natural Selection research report | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell biology presentation assessment (650 word equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Genetics and Natural Selection research report | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 51
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 51 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell biology presentation assessment (650 word equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Genetics and Natural Selection research report | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |