BIOS 0002 Focus on Biology (WSTC Prep)

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 700232

Coordinator Virginia Shepherd Opens in new window

Description Biology is the study of integrated living systems, from the level of molecular systems that constitute cells to the interactions that occur within and between organisms that together make up the biosphere. This unit will equip students to undertake tertiary level biological units that emphasise both the unity (cell biology) and diversity (evolution) of living organisms. Students will learn about the basic molecular biological underpinnings of cellular structure and function within an integrated framework that proceeds through major themes of bioenergetics, gas exchange and transport systems within multicellular organisms, inheritance and evolution. Students will develop a fundamental body of essential biological concepts, as well as build skills in collecting and analysing information, and writing coherent explanations.

School Western Sydney The College

Discipline Biological Sciences, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject

Equivalent Subjects BIOS 0003 - Focus on Biology (WSTC) BIOS 0001 - Biology

Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Logbook In three parts Early Low Risk task = Part 1 of workbook submission 1000 words total 20 N Individual
Online Quiz 90 minutes 25 N Individual
Workbook, and Quiz 90 minutes 30 N Individual
Online inter-session exam 2 hours 25 N Individual

Teaching Periods