BIOLOGY 1202 - Biology I: Organisms
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code BIOLOGY 1202 Course Biology I: Organisms Coordinating Unit School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Incompatible ENV BIOL 1000A/B, GENETICS 1000A/B, BIOLOGY 1201 & ENV BIOL 1003 Assumed Knowledge BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1102 Assessment Exam, assignment, practical reports Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Grant Booker
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student should be able to:
1 Explain how evolution by natural selection has affected the diversity of organisms on earth 2 Predict how selection pressures will influence the traits of individuals in a population 3 Explain how the structures and their functions in individual organisms enable them to respond to the main problems of growth and development, survival and reproduction, especially plants, animals and other eukaryotes 4 Formulate plausible hypotheses to explain the origin and function of biological traits in organisms 5 Explain how the key ecological processes affect the distribution and abundance of organisms 6 Analyse how these ecological processes affect selected populations 7 Analyse and interpret experimental data and appreciate the limitations of experimental design and the critical importance of controls 8 Write practical reports and present the experimental results in a valid scientific manner 9 Find, evaluate, summarise and use primary information sources to support a scientific argument 10 Display scientific curiosity and to appreciate the importance of asking questions University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-10 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-10 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 7-10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 7-9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Online Free Textbook:
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(Openstax College, Rice University, USA )
Optional Textbook:
Campbell Biology 8th or 9th ed
(Pearson Education)
Personal Protective Equipment (Practicals):
Laboratory Coat
Safety Glasses
dissection kit
Recommended Resources
MyUni:
Course resources as provided including video/audio recording of lectures and copies of PowerPoint slides, as well as additional reading/recommended texts
Weblinks:
As specified during the courseOnline Learning
Available on MyUni:
Summative/Formative Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Self-directed learning modules on basic chemistry principles
Video introduction to the practicals -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered by the following means:
3 x 1 hour lectures per week
1 x 3 hour practical per fortnight
1 x 1 hour tutorial per weekWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Contact Hours (68 hours)
Lectures 33 x 1 = 33 hours
Tutorials 12 x 1 = 12 hours
Practicals 6 x 3 = 18 hours
Lecture tests 2 x 1 = 2 hours
Exam 1 x 3 hours = 3 hours.
Non-contact Hours (96 hours)
Weekly reading/other study 3 hours per week = 36 hours
Preparation for tutorials 1 hour per week = 12 hours
Preparation for Practicals 2 hours per practical = 12 hours
Preparation for Tests = 10 hours
Preparation of Practical assessment = 6 hours
Essay research and preparation = 15 hours
Exam preparation= 15 hours
Total = approximately 174 hoursLearning Activities Summary
The topics covered in the course (and supported by the textbook and online resources) are as follows:- Lectures 1-6: Evolution.
- Lectures 7-8: Protists and Fungi.
- Lectures 9-17: Plant Biology.
- Session 18 - Lecture Test 1.
- Lectures 19-26: Animal Biology.
- Lectures 27-34: Ecology.
- Session 35 - Lecture Test 2.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Redeemable Tests (x2) Summative Weeks 6 & 12 0-30% 1-6 Practical Assessment Formative and Summative Weeks 2,4,6,8,10 & 12 20% 1-10 Tutorial Assessment Formative and Summative Weekly throughout semester 5% 1-10 Essay/briefing paper Formative and Summative Week 8 15% 8-9 End of Semester Theory Examination Summative In examination period 30-60% 1-6 Assessment Detail
End of Semester Theory Examination
30-60%
The examination will be divided into three sections:
A. compulsory section consisting of short answer questions (30%)
B. optional section consisting of multiple choice questions (potentially 15% if used to redeem lecture
test 1)
C. optional section consisting of multiple choice questions (potentially 15% if used to redeem lecture
test 2).Essay/Briefing Paper – Total
15%
Students select a given topic and research the relevant primary literature to address
the topic or question. This is an individual piece of written work. 15%Redeemable Supervised Tests - Total
0-30%
Lecture test #1 (Week6) 15%
Lecture test #2 (Week12) 15%
Practical Assessment - Total
20%
Practical 1: Evolution (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 3%
Practical 2: Fungi, Lichens & Algae (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 3%
Practical 3: Plant Biology (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 4%
Practical 4: Invertebrates (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 4%
Practical 5: Vertebrate Srtucture and Function (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 3%
Practical 6: Ecology of Populations (worksheet due at the completion of practical) 3%
All worksheets will be marked and returned to the students at the following practical sessionTutorial Assessment - Total
5%
All tutorials are regarded as both formative and summative and each student will be assessed on their attendance and participation (5%)
Submission
- On-line Quiz assessments will by undertaken using MyUni.
- Practical worksheet and report assessments will be submitted via Turnitin.
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied.
This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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