| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1 |
| Old unit code |
139.130 |
| Outcomes |
Students completing this unit are able to understand basic evolutionary and genetic principles, appreciate the diversity of cell types among living organisms and understand why common features of cellular organisation and function, such as anaerobic metabolism, have been retained during the evolution of life; recall the fundamentals of cell structure and function, the general principles of reproduction and basic genetics, and evolutionary processes; understand the principles of experimental design and analysis and apply them to simple laboratory exercises and assignments; work co-operatively in laboratory settings, showing proficiency in the handling of biological materials and in the use of equipment; and demonstrate critical thinking through laboratory assessments and assignments. |
| Content |
This unit examines the unifying themes of biology—the central role of DNA as genetic material, the common features of cellular organisation and cell biochemistry found in most living organisms and the evolution of these systems. |
| Assessment |
This comprises an in-class test (10 per cent), a two-hour examination (45 per cent), two laboratory reports (10 per cent each) and a number of practical components which together provide continuous assessment (25 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is available for those students who obtain a mark of 45 to 49 inclusive in this unit (see University General Rule 1.2.1.25). |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Patrick Finnegan |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
Contact hours—lectures: 3 hrs per week; practical sessions: 11 x 2–3 hrs (on average)
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| Unit web page |
http://webct.uwa.edu.au/ (only for enrolled students)
[Some unit web pages are still under construction and will be available in 2010.]
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| Text | |
Knox, B. et al. Biology, 3rd edn: McGraw-Hill 2005 |
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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