1754 (v.6) Cell Biology 101

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Area:	Department of Environmental Biology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Structure and functions of cell-organelles and cell membrane. The chemical basis of life. Molecular diversity - water and carbon in life structure and functions of macromolecules. Energy transformations in life-metabolism, respiration and photosynthesis. Control and continuity of life - cell division, mitosis, meiosis and sexual life-cycles. Patterns of inheritance, Mendelian laws. Chromosomal basis of inheritance, genomes and genes. Molecular basis of inheritance - genes to proteins. Gene regulation. Genetic engineering. DNA technology.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit, students will have - Explained the universality of the fundamental biological principles governing life. Gained understanding of control and continuity of characteristics of life from generation to generation. Used appropriatetechnical terms and vocabulary characteristics of cell structure and function. Demonstrated some basic laboratory skills enabling them to pursue further studies in Biology.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. and Mitchell, L.G. (2002). Biology, 6th ed. Redwood City, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company Inc. Taylor, M.R. (2002). Students Study Guide for Campbell's Biology, 6th ed. Redwood City, The Benjamin/Cummings PublishingCompany Inc.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final written examination 50%, Lab reports and workbook 10%, Tests (2) 30%, Tutorials (participation) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y