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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final written examination 50%, Lab reports and workbook 10%, Tests (2) 30%, Tutorials (participation) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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