EPBIOL130
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course will introduce students to key principles and topics in biology. It will form the basis for subsequent study in the biological sciences and build skills in fundamental science competencies. Topics include themes of biology, chemistry of life, the cell, genetics, evolution, plant and animal form and function.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Define, explain, and apply key concepts in biology.
2. Utilise data to produce and interpret diagrams relevant to biology.
3. Relate theory to practical applications in biology.
4. Produce a written report addressing key biological concepts.
Content
- Themes of biology; scientific inquiry
- The chemical context of life
- Cell structure and function
- Genetics
- Mechanisms of evolution; the origin of species
- The evolutionary history of biological diversity; phylogeny
- Plant form and function
- Animal form and function
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial Activities
Written Assignment: Major Report
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Practical
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Online Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPBIOL130 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 311.0 KB)
- EPBIOL130 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 310.8 KB)
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