Overview

This unit will introduce you to the fundamental units of life (the cells) and explores how cells come together to form primary tissues which subsequently combine to form the organ systems and ultimately the living organism. Cellular structure and metabolism is studied including the chemical constituents of living cells and … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit will also introduce you to the microbial world and explores the structure and function of the immune system and how the body develops an immune response.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-BLENDED

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Julia Choate

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Chantal Hoppe
Dr Nailya Kitaeff

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe the properties and function of cells and explain how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism;

2.

Describe the effects of cellular mechanisms and environmental impacts on human development, and identify how they are applied in health and biotechnology;

3.

Describe the ways in which organisms regulate their internal systems and environment;

4.

Explain the principles behind the development of an immune response and the role of microorganisms in health and disease;

5.

Implement basic laboratory techniques and associated research informed reports

6.

Effectively collaborate with peers in the communication of scientific information .

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Knowledge & skills portfolio – PART 1 Skills component (Pass/Fail)
2 - Knowledge & skills portfolio – PART 2 Knowledge component (A variety of question types)
3 - Team Scientific Communication Presentation (Group poster presentation 10 mins - 600 words)

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources