BIOLOGY 1101 - Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | 3 x 1 hour lectures, 1 hour tutorial per week, 3 hour practical per fortnight |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Incompatible: | BIOLOGY 1101MED, BIOLOGY 1102MED, ENV BIOl 1000AlB and GENETICS 1000AlB |
| Assessment: | Exams, practical work/workshops, tutorial assessment |
| Syllabus: |
The study of biology covers an incredibly wide range of themes; from simple molecules, cells, organelles and tissues to whole organisms and their interaction with the environment and their ability to evolve. The aim of this course is to introduce many of these concepts, thereby providing the foundation for further studies in semester 2 courses and more specialist level II/III courses. Topics to be covered include the chemicals of life, macromolecules, the role of nucleic acids in genetic information transfer, protein synthesis, lipid membranes and the structure of cells, storage and utilisation of energy, meiosis and mitosis. |
Course Fees
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| Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution | Tuition Fees | ||||||||||
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| Units | EFTSL | Pre-2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 Onwards | Domestic | International | ||||
| 3 | 0.125 | Band 2 | $945 | Band 2 | $945 | Band NP | $531 | Band NP | $531 | select program | select program |
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Mon 15/03/2010 | Wed 31/03/2010 | Fri 07/05/2010 | Fri 04/06/2010 |
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Class Details
Available 1 December
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