BIO 2103 Biology 2

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RATIONALE:

Biology 2 builds on the fundamental concepts of cell structure and function introduced in Biology 1 and provides a theoretical and practical foundation in biology for both science and non-science students. This course provides a detailed examination of basic animal and plant biology, genetics and evolution which is essential for further study in biology.

SYNOPSIS:

The nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems of animals are introduced. This is followed by a study of plant reproductive processes and secondary tissue formation and an overview of plant physiology. We next examine the concepts of cell reproduction, Mendelian genetics and the formation of proteins from genes. Finally, we explore evolution - the process by which organisms change over time. The residential school is a compulsory component of the external offering of this course.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. describe the basic anatomical characteristics and functional features of each of the reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems;
2. demonstrate an understanding of some of the complex nervous and hormonal control mechanisms involved in controlling the reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems;
3. conduct simple physiological experiments and interpret the results of these experiments;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the basic form and function of the flowering plant;
5. describe the processes of mitosis and meiosis;
6. distinguish between dominant and recessive modes of inheritance;
7. demonstrate an understanding of how proteins are formed from genes
8. describe the mechanisms of evolution.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

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Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period of Semester 3 of the current academic year.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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