BZ1001 - Fundamentals of Biology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

A broad introduction to contemporary biology, from the way cells, organs and individual organisms function, through to molecular biology, genetics and the processes underlying the diversity of life and ecosystems.

Learning Outcomes

• to gain an appreciation of the relationship between structure and function of cells and cellular organelles;
• to learn about the basic principles of cellular activities;
• to understand the basics of ecology and evolutionary biology;
• to understand the basics of the mechanism of inheritance;
• to gain an appreciation of the cellular basis of living organisms.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	(Senior Chemistry and Maths B) or admission to 50110M or 70410
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BZ1020 and AG1002

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann, Mrs Janine Sheaves, Professor Christopher Johnson, Professor David Blair, Dr Lynne Van Herwerden.
Contact hours:	30 hours lectures 33 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (5%); on-course assessment (40%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	Dr Peter Franks
Lecturers:	Dr Peter Franks, Dr Brad Congdon, Dr Sandra Abell.
Contact hours:	30 hours lectures 33 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (25%); on course assessment (25%).

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.