Biology A

Course aim

To develop a strong foundation in molecular and cellular aspects of biology, specifically the chemicals of life, macromolecules, both pro- and eukaryotic cells in addition to basic cell physiology.  

Course content

Chemicals of life; macromolecules; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; viruses; mitosis & meiosis; DNA replication, transcription, translation; inheritance; regulation of gene expression; harvesting chemical energy; life on earth and evolution; introduction to basic laboratory skills.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Tutorial	1 hour x 11 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 3 weeks
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Report, Test, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.