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BIOLOGY 1101 - Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4310
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: Familiarity with general biology and fundamental general chemistry
Incompatible: BIOLOGY 1401, BIOLOGY 1510, BIOLOGY 1001
Assessment: End-of-Semester exam, MCQ tests, practical assessment
Syllabus:

Topics in this course include: unifying themes of life, macromolecules and the chemistry of life, cell structure and function including membranes and organelles, storage and utilisation of energy by cells, genetic information transfer and patterns of inheritance, and an introduction to mechanisms of evolution. Core concepts are explored using diverse examples. The cell biology, molecular biology and genetics focus of this course is complemented by different aspects of biology in Semester 2 BIOLOGY courses. Students in this course come from a very broad range of programs and academic backgrounds. Learning is supported by online resources, active-learning lectures, regular quizzes, workshops to practice application of knowledge, and laboratory practicals. Biology spans an incredibly wide range of themes. Suitable preparation for studying Level II courses in biology-based disciplines generally requires two semesters of Level 1 BIOLOGY.

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11216 LE02 500 299 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
24 Apr - 5 Jun Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 9 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
14794 LE01 559 155 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
3 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 11am - 12pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 11am - 12pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
24 Apr - 29 May Monday 11am - 12pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
28 Apr - 2 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
5 Jun - 5 Jun Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
9 Jun - 9 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10586 WR15 0 FULL 3 Mar - 10 Mar Friday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
24 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 May - 2 Jun Friday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for OFFSHORE students only. To request to enrol in this class please fill out https://set.adelaide.edu.au/student-support/forms-policies/course-or-class-full-resolution-form NOTE: you will need to provide evidence, or a statement, that you will be located offshore for the duration of the course when submitting this form.
10587 WR14 0 FULL 28 Feb - 7 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
21 Mar - 4 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
2 May - 30 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for OFFSHORE students only. To request to enrol in this class please fill out https://set.adelaide.edu.au/student-support/forms-policies/course-or-class-full-resolution-form NOTE: you will need to provide evidence, or a statement, that you will be located offshore for the duration of the course when submitting this form.
10588 WR13 90 32 28 Feb - 7 Mar Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 4 Apr Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
2 May - 30 May Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
10589 WR12 70 46 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
1 May - 29 May Monday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
10591 WR10 70 19 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
1 May - 29 May Monday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
12228 WR06 70 9 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
1 May - 29 May Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
12410 WR08 70 44 3 Mar - 10 Mar Friday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
24 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
5 May - 2 Jun Friday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
12661 WR01 80 5 28 Feb - 7 Mar Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 4 Apr Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
2 May - 30 May Tuesday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
12662 WR02 80 2 3 Mar - 10 Mar Friday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
24 Mar - 31 Mar Friday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
5 May - 2 Jun Friday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
12663 WR03 77 5 27 Feb - 6 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
20 Mar - 3 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
1 May - 29 May Monday 12pm - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
12664 WR04 78 25 2 Mar - 9 Mar Thursday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
23 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
4 May - 1 Jun Thursday 9am - 10am Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
12665 WR05 85 47 28 Feb - 7 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 4 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
2 May - 30 May Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
14603 WR07 70 4 2 Mar - 9 Mar Thursday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
23 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
4 May - 1 Jun Thursday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10612 PR04 65 3 1 Mar - 1 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
15 Mar - 15 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
29 Mar - 29 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
26 Apr - 26 Apr Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
10 May - 10 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 May - 24 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
10613 PR06 60 26 2 Mar - 2 Mar Thursday 9am - 10am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 Mar - 16 Mar Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11218 PR15 65 42 2 Mar - 2 Mar Thursday 10am - 11am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
23 Mar - 23 Mar Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
6 Apr - 6 Apr Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
4 May - 4 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
18 May - 18 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
1 Jun - 1 Jun Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11219 PR14 68 37 1 Mar - 1 Mar Wednesday 4pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
22 Mar - 22 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
5 Apr - 5 Apr Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
3 May - 3 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
17 May - 17 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
31 May - 31 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11220 PR13 65 2 1 Mar - 1 Mar Wednesday 12pm - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
22 Mar - 22 Mar Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
5 Apr - 5 Apr Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
3 May - 3 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
17 May - 17 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
31 May - 31 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11221 PR12 65 30 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 12pm - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
21 Mar - 21 Mar Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
4 Apr - 4 Apr Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
2 May - 2 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 May - 16 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 May - 30 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11222 PR11 65 7 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
21 Mar - 21 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
4 Apr - 4 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
2 May - 2 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 May - 16 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 May - 30 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11223 PR10 65 FULL 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 11am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
21 Mar - 21 Mar Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
4 Apr - 4 Apr Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
2 May - 2 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 May - 16 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 May - 30 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11364 PR18 0 FULL 27 Feb - 27 Feb Monday 9pm - 10pm  
Note: Students who have been granted practical exemptions by Course Coordinator, will be placed in this class. The prac exemption request form is available on MyUni.
13309 PR07 65 FULL 27 Feb - 27 Feb Monday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
20 Mar - 20 Mar Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
3 Apr - 3 Apr Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
1 May - 1 May Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
15 May - 15 May Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
29 May - 29 May Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
14419 PR16 0 FULL 29 Mar - 29 Mar Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
26 Apr - 26 Apr Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
10 May - 10 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
24 May - 24 May Wednesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for OFFSHORE students only. To request to enrol in this class please fill out https://set.adelaide.edu.au/student-support/forms-policies/course-or-class-full-resolution-form NOTE: you will need to provide evidence, or a statement, that you will be located offshore for the duration of the course when submitting this form.
14795 PR01 65 2 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
14 Mar - 14 Mar Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
28 Mar - 28 Mar Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
9 May - 9 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
23 May - 23 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
Note: This practical class runs every second Tuesday except for Monday 24th April; because Tuesday 25th April is a public holiday, students enrolled in this class will need to attend on Monday 24th April instead or with another class that week or the subsequent week, as organised with the Course Coordinator Dr Michelle Coulson.
14796 PR02 65 28 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
14 Mar - 14 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
28 Mar - 28 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 Apr - 24 Apr Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
9 May - 9 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
23 May - 23 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
Note: This practical class runs every second Tuesday except for Monday 24th April; because Tuesday 25th April is a public holiday, students enrolled in this class will need to attend on Monday 24th April instead or with another class that week or the subsequent week, as organised with the Course Coordinator Dr Michelle Coulson.
14797 PR03 65 5 1 Mar - 1 Mar Wednesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
15 Mar - 15 Mar Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
29 Mar - 29 Mar Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
26 Apr - 26 Apr Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
10 May - 10 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 May - 24 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory