Biology 2

    Unit code: RBF1320 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit provides students with knowledge and understanding of key concepts in biology for students specialising in biotechnology, ecology or science education. The lecture content will be supplemented by laboratory practicum. Students will develop scientific literacy, practical, teamwork;and writing skills in a student centred learning environment with a focus on macromolecules, cells and organelles, bioenergetics, and genetics.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Communicate scientific results, information, or arguments using a range of modes (written, oral, visual) either as an individual or in a group;
    2. Work effectively, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context in a laboratory setting;
    3. Describe the key role of macromolecules and organelles in cell structure and function including growth, metabolism and energy production;
    4. Describe the relationship between heredity, transmission of heredity and phenotypic variation;
    5. Demonstrate practical skills and apply quantitative data to solve problems in biology.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: ICT (Wiki, Web sites)
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Group Wiki (3000 words) and 12 minute presentation - groups of 4 students per topic.
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Completion of six (6) Practical Worksheets
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Three (3) Online Quizzes

    Required reading

    Biology
    Solomon, E., Berg, L., & Martin, D. W., (2015)| Cengage Learning, Canada.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
    SBOE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Science
    NBSC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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