- Course Code
- BI 1005
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr J Baird & Dr J McDonald
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Overview
Organismal biology explores the challenges of being alive. The course content comprises modules pertaining to the comparative study of life functions (reproduction, growth and development, nutrition, gas exchange, circulation, excretion, movement and communication) in a diverse range of plants, animals and microbes. The emphasis is on describing the similarities and differences amongst plants, animals and microbes pertaining to the integration and regulation of life functions that allow survival of individuals and species in a range of environments.
Structure
Twelve-week course in first half-session. 3 one-hour lectures per week and 1 three-hour laboratory practical every second week (but only five practicals in total). Total contact hours: 36 lectures and five practicals; in total, 51 hours.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour MCQ exam (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).
To pass this course, a pass must be achieved both the theory exam and the in-course assessment.
Resit: 1 two-hour MCQ exam in the same format as the main exam.
Formative Assessment
Four compulsory online tests (one test every three weeks) will help students assess how well they are learning the course material. Student performance will be monitored.
Feedback
Students will receive regular written feedback on each lab report before the start of the next practical class. Students who are identified as having difficulty in correctly completing the formative online tests will be invited to meet members of the course team to identify difficulties and discuss solutions.