BR1236 - Introduction to Health and Biological Sciences 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This is the first of two semesters of biology which will integrate the core syllabus for years 11 and 12 as outlined by the Queensland Department of Education. The subject covers biological aspects of health, the cellular bases of life, multicellular systems, with an emphasis on the anatomy, physiology and the diseases of the human circulatory and respiratory systems. Theory of biology is supplemented by laboratory experience in experiments relevant to these topics.

Learning Outcomes

• discuss biodiversity and the fundamental importance of the theory of evolution in understanding the species concept;
• describe organ systems, their functions and diseases that afflict them;
• carry out practical applications of organ dissections and laboratory procedures;
• describe the health care system and its component parts especially those relating to Indigenous health care.

Graduate Qualities

• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Ireland
Contact hours:	39 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.