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BIO10001 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

51 Hours face to face + blended

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2
Dates: 31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23 Results: 5 Dec 23 Last self enrolment: 13 Aug 23 Census: 31 Aug 23 Last withdraw without fail: 15 Sep 23

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23

Aims and objectives

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of biology as well as the structure and function of living organisms, their life processes and diversity. The unit also aims to provide a strong basis for later applications and extensions of this knowledge in various fields, including biotechnology, human biology and the environment.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Demonstrate comprehension of theoretical concepts of the fundamental processes of living organisms.
2. Conduct and/or observe a variety of laboratory exercise within a safe environment
3. Applying problem solving skills to theoretical and practical tasks
4. Demonstrate basic written scientific communication skills

Unit information in detail

- Teaching methods, assessment and content.

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type	Hours per week	Number of Weeks	Total
On Campus Lecture	3	12	36
On Campus Science Lab	1.25	12	15
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning	8.25	12	99
TOTAL			150 hours

Assessment

Types	Individual or Group task	Weighting	Assesses attainment of these ULOs
Final Exam	Individual	35-40%	1, 3, 4
Test	Individual	15-25%	1, 3, 4
Laboratory report	Individual	25-30%	1, 2, 3, 4
Online Quizzes	Individual	5-15%	1, 2, 3, 4

As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:

(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and

(ii) At least 40% in the final exam, and

(iii) Completion of a minimum of 80% of laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s)

Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.

Content

The curriculum is divided into four broad areas:

The fundamental properties of living organisms and the basics of scientific analyses
Cells as the fundamental units of life
Genetic processes of encoding and regulating the cells activities and passing on hereditary information
Biochemical processes of obtaining and utilising energy

Study resources

- Reading materials.

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.