BIOL1003
Professional Skills for Biological Sciences 1
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Students are introduced to the principles of scientific investigation and initiate the development of analytical and practical skills necessary for an active career in the diverse fields of modern biology. This equips the student for further studies in both lab-based biotechnology and field based environmental biology subjects. Students will be taught practical laboratory and field skills together with experimental design, data evaluation and technical report writing within the context of a number of exciting hands on biological investigations.
BIOL1003 is a prescribed course for any student wanting to graduate with a BSc major in the biological sciences. BIOL1003 is a prescribed course for the B. Biotechnology and is a required course for students conducting a 'Living Systems' Major within the B. Environmental Science & Management.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | During the course the students will be expected to satisfactorily demonstrate an understanding of: 1. biological terminology and concepts in experimental biology 2. the ability to implement a working knowledge of the scientific method and philosophy 3. basic experimental design 4. the fundamental skills in the collection, processing and interpretation of biological information 5. the ethical conduct in learning and research 6. the hazard recognition and minimisation in safe biological investigation And demonstrate: 1. an ability to use of basic experimental apparatus 2. the ability to work in a team 3. critical and ethical thinking and the scientific approach 4. writing and data presentation skills. |
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| Content | Through undertaking scientific experiments in; biological chemistry, microbiology, fungi, plant & animal systems and ecology, students will be exposed to the theory and practice of: 1. The scientific method and philosophy of science 2. Experimental design, hypothesis testing & problem solving 3. Health & safety - Laboratory and field 4. Basic laboratory skills 5. Slide preparation & microscope usage 6. Use of selected Measurement Instruments 7. Fundamentals of aseptic technique 8. Basic dissection/surgical techniques 9. Use of Lab books to organise and document experimental details and results 10.Data analysis, interpretation and presentation 11.Report Writing - Effective use of Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion format - Referencing - Computer publishing skills 12.Working in teams 13.Ethics, Academic and personal/professional integrity. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | BIOL1060 | ||||||
| Transition | 1. Not to be taken with BIOL1010, BIOL1120, BIOL1200, BIOL1020, BIOL1110, BIOL1040, BIOL1050, BIOL1060. 2. If a student has completed only one of BIOL1010, BIOL1120, BIOL1020, or BIOL1110 they will be permitted to take BIOL1003. Note: May be taken as a replacement for students who have failed BIOL1060 but completed BIOL1010 & BIOL1020. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | HSC Mathematics and Chemistry advisable. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Field Study Laboratory Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for BIOL1003 |