Course Title: Concepts in biology
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3305 Certificate III in Science
Course Title: Concepts in biology
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5217 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
BIOL5217 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017 |
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to investigate the major concepts in biology and their basic application.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites for studying in this course
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20929 Concepts in biology |
Elements: |
1 Explain the Basic Building blocks for Life 2 Explain the Classification of Living Things 3 Describe the Interaction of Living Things |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• explain the structure and function of cells
• explain sources and use of energy
• explain the classification of living things
• explain functions of ecosystems
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include Worksheets, Practical reports, Assignments and Tests