BIO100 Concepts of Biology (8)
Abstract
This subject provides a fairly comprehensive but not overwhelming introduction to the subject of biology. The syllabus covers six key topics relevant to any students commencing a degree an area involving biology. These topics include: the cell, inheritance, evolution, ecology, animal anatomy and physiology, and plant anatomy and physiology. The material is presented in a straightforward, clear and engaging way with an emphasis on case studies, real-world applications. The subject involves some laboratory work (which is presented during a 4 day residential school for distance education students). The subject has been designed to contain a total estimated workload of 160 hours. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Online* | Wagga Wagga Campus | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BIO100
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions
Students who have previously completed BIO173 Introductory Biology, BIO107 Concepts of Biology or BIO129 Environmental Biology may not enrol in this subject |
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Incompatible subject(s) |
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BIO107 BIO129 BIO173 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the biological basis for life on earth
- be able to explain key biological concepts related to the cell, inheritance, evolution, ecology, animal anatomy and physiology, and plant anatomy and physiology
- be able to observe and record scientific information
- be able to apply basic techniques used to investigate organisms
- be able to use basic equipment important in biological investigations
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
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An Introduction to Life on Earth,
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The Life of a Cell, including some of the topics below:
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Atoms, Molecules, and Life
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Biological Molecules
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Cell Structure and Function
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Cell Membrane Structure and Function
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Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
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Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
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Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration
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Inheritance, including some of the topics below:
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DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
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Gene Expression and Regulation
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The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction
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Patterns of Inheritance
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Biotechnology
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Evolution, including some of the topics below:
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Principles of Evolution
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How Organisms Evolve
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The Origin of Species
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The History of Life
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Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity
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The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses
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The Diversity of Protists
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The Diversity of Plants
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The Diversity of Fungi
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Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
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Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates
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Behaviour and Ecology, including some of the topics below:
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Animal Behaviour
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Population Growth and Regulation
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Community Interactions
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How Do Ecosystems Work?
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Earth’s Diverse Ecosystems
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Conserving Life on Earth
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Animal Anatomy and Physiology, including some of the topics below:
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Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
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Circulation
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Respiration
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Nutrition and Digestion
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The Urinary System
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Defences Against Disease
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Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System
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The Nervous System and the Senses
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Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton
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Animal Reproduction
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Animal Development
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Plant Anatomy and Physiology, including some of the topics below:
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Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport
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Plant Reproduction and Development
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Plant Responses to the Environment
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
This residential school covers a range of practical and laboratory work associated with the syllabus
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Specialised Resources
There is a 4 day residential school associated with this subject.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.