James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BZ1001 - Introduction to Biological Processes

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

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

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and English to Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalents. Students without high school chemistry should have completed CH1020.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AG1002 BZ1020

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr Janine Sheaves
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 16 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (55%); quizzes or tests (20%); mid-semester test (10%); formal report (15%).

    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.