Course Title: Cell biology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BIOL5099
Course Title: Cell biology
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact : Nevil Schultz
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4221
Course Contact Email:nevil.schultz@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be undertaken in conjunction with Conduct Simple Activities in a Biological Laboratory BIOL 5098
Course Description
A curriculum-based course which provides participants with the knowledge and skills to identify cell organelles and structures, state their functions and outline various cellular life-supporting processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAM087 Cell biology |
Learning Outcomes
1. Outline cell theory.
Identify that living things are made of cells
Distinguish beween living and non-living things
Describe the three tenets of Cell Theory
2. State Functions of Typical Eukaryotic Cells
Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Identify typical cell components in eukaryote cells
Identify the main features of cell components of plants and animals
Describe diffusion, osmosis and active passage across cell membranes
Describe the function of typical cell components
Identify the main features of cell components of plants and animals
Describe the structures and functions of cell membranes
3. Describe cellular processes
Outline the main aspects of cellular processes
Describe the metabolic pathways of cellular respiration & photosynthesis
4. Outline the various stages of cellular reproduction - mitosis & meiosis
Outline aspects of the cell cycle and apoptosis
Describe the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Discuss the biological significance of mitosis and meiosis
Details of Learning Activities
Laboratory Practicals
Class Work Written Tasks
Media Presentations
Cell Powerpoint assignment
Teaching Schedule
Week commencing | Topic | Assigned work | Date Due |
6 Feb | Cell Theory, aspects of Living things Five Kingdoms | Worksheet 1 & 2 | |
13 |
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes Plant & Animal Cells |
Microscope prac | Worksheet 1 &2, 10% |
20 | Diffusion, Active Transport, Osmosis |
Osmosis & Diffusion Prac |
Microscope prac report due, 10 % |
27 | Preparation of Tissue samples | Cell Powerpoint assignment | Diffusion & Osmosis prac report due, 10 % |
5 Mar | No Class | ||
12 | Photosynthesis | Worksheet 3 | |
19 | Respiration | Worksheet 3 due, 5 % | |
26 | Cell Division | Power point assignment due, 20 % | |
2Apr | Revision |
Exam 10.30 -12.30 Wed 4th April, 45 % |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This is a curriculum-based course which will be scored out of 100%
Assessment may include assignments, exams, presentations and practical reports
Assessment Tasks
3 In class assignments 15%
One cell research assignment powerpoint presentation 20 %
Two practicals 20 %
End of unit Exam 45 %
To pass the course a minimum 50% overall score must be obtained, which includes a minimum 50 % in the exam
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assigned Nominal Hours for this Course: 30 hours
comprise:
Face to Face teaching = 30 hours
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