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 workshop 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
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Grade: 40%
Completion of six (6) Practical Worksheets
Assessment type: Test
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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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