James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

AG1002 - Biological Principles for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to 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

Graduate Qualities

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 71510
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BZ1001

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Kirsten Heimann, Mrs Janine Sheaves, Professor David Blair.
Contact hours:
  • 30 hours lectures
  • 6 hours tutorials
  • 33 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (5%); 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.