Course Title: Examine concepts in biology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: BIOL5238
Course Title: Examine concepts in biology
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Veemita Kaul
veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Available by appointment or email
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to examine the major concepts in biology such as cell biology and ecology and their basic application.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22068 Examine concepts in biology |
Element: |
1. Explain the basic building blocks for life |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Compare the characteristics of living and non-living things. 1.2 Identify the structures within different types of cells and describe their function 1.3 Explain the differences between plant and animal cells 1.4 Explain the process of cell reproduction 1.5 Explain the sources of energy and the processes cells use to obtain and use energy |
Element: |
2. Explain the classification of living things |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Compare the characteristics of organisms within kingdom classifications 2.2 Explain the lower levels of classification 2.3 Use keys to classify living things |
Element: |
3. Describe the interaction of living things |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify ecosystems and their features 3.2 Describe the flow of energy through ecosystems 3.3 Describe the relationships between members of ecosystems 3.4 Describe the adaptations of living things to their surroundings |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Face to face theory and laboratory participation
Teaching Schedule
Sem2, 2022 Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week starting |
Topic |
Comments |
1 |
4th July |
Introduction to the course Life and cells |
|
2 |
11h July |
Classification Theory |
|
3 |
18th July |
Classification practical (data collection) |
Assessment Task 1 |
4 |
25th July |
Photosynthesis/ respiration practical |
Assessment Task 2 |
5 |
1st August |
Food chains and webs |
Assessment Task 2 report submission |
6 |
8th August |
Adaptations and evolutions |
|
7 |
15th August |
Poster presentations/ Revisions |
Assessment Task 3 |
8 |
22nd August |
Assessments |
Assessment Task 4 |
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Task 1 Classification practical data collection (Week starting 18th July 2022)
Assessment Task 2 Photosynthesis practical participation and report submission (Week starting 25th July 2022)
Assessment Task 3 Food web poster preparation and presentation (Week starting 15th August 2022)
Assessment Task 4 Theory assessment (Week starting 22nd August 2022)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include knowledge assessments, practical reports, practical assessments and presentations.
Assessment Tasks
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Task 1 Classification practical data collection (Week starting 18th July 2022)
Assessment Task 2 Photosynthesis practical participation and report submission (Week starting 25th July 2022)
Assessment Task 3 Food web poster preparation and presentation (Week starting 15th August 2022)
Assessment Task 4 Theory assessment (Week starting 22nd August 2022)
To successfully complete the course, you need to achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Rauha Quazi, rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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