BMS1021 · Cells, tissues and organisms

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the fundamental units of life (the cells) and explores how cells come together to form primary tissues which subsequently combine to form the organ systems and ultimately the living organism. Cellular structure and metabolism is studied including the chemical constituents of living cells and the biological reactions that take place in them. Basic developmental biology concepts associated with the patterning of the body plan and embryological origins of cells and tissues are introduced. The unit will also introduce you to the microbial world and explores the structure and function of the immune system and how the body develops an immune response.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the properties and function of cells and explain how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism;
2. Describe the effects of cellular mechanisms and environmental impacts on human development, and identify how they are applied in health and biotechnology;
3. Describe the ways in which organisms regulate their internal systems and environment;
4. Explain the principles behind the development of an immune response and the role of microorganisms in health and disease;
5. Implement basic laboratory techniques and associated research informed reports
6. Effectively collaborate with peers in the communication of scientific information .

Workload

6 hours of directed learning (lectures, laboratories or applied sessions, pre- and post-laboratory or applied session activities) per week. As well as up to 6 hours of student-directed study per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.