AG1002 - Biological Principles for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | School of Marine & Tropical Biology |
Available to BTAgSc and BVetSc students only.
An introduction to contemporary biology for agricultural and veterinary scientists, including functional biology of cells, and organisms; genetics and the diversity of life; and interactions between organisms and the environment. Includes laboratory studies and tutorials.
Learning Outcomes
- acquire hands-on practical skills in biological science in the laboratory;
- gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision-making;
- develop the vital basic knowledge required for understanding scientific principles of biology and their application in more advanced and specialised studies;
- acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information.
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.
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and English to Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalent. |
| Prerequisites: | [Senior Chemistry and Maths B] or admission to 50810 or 71510 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | BZ1001 AND BZ1020 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann, Mrs Janine Sheaves, Professor Christopher Johnson, Professor David Blair, Dr Lynne Van Herwerden. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (5%); on course assessment; (40%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Peter Franks |
| Lecturers: | Dr Peter Franks, Dr Brad Congdon. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); on course assessment; (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.