BS1001 - Introduction to Biological Processes
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
A broad introduction to contemporary biology, from the way cells, organs and individual
organisms function, through to molecular biology, genetics, micro- and macroevolution
and the processes underlying the diversity of life and ecosystems.
Learning Outcomes
- identify and apply the basic principles of cellular activities;
- apply knowledge of inheritance mechanisms to explain patterns of plant and animal
diversity and biogeography;
- understand and apply the basics of ecology and micro- and macroevolutionary biology;
- identify the structure and function of cell organelles, and their roles in sustaining
an organism's life.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of English to
Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalents.
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AG1002 BZ1020 BZ1001 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Lecturers:
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Professor Michael Kingsford, Dr Andrew Chin, Dr Jodie Rummer, Dr Ben Hirsch, Dr Janine Sheaves, Professor Lin Schwarzkopf. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 16 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 16 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.