Available in 2012
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2011
This course will introduce students to key principles and topics in chemistry, biology and other sciences. It will form the basis for subsequent study in science, nursing and health science disciplines, but is also relevant to students wishing to improve their understanding or appreciation of the natural world in which we live. Topics include the diversity of life, genetics, biotechnology, diseases and pathology and current issues in these areas. The course is particularly valuable to students intending to study science, nursing, health sciences or teaching degrees.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate: 1. An understanding of key concepts in science. 2. The ability to use their scientific knowledge in a practical situation. 3. The application of critical thinking to address science-based problems. 4. The ability to synthesise information and key concepts to produce a scientific report. | ||||||||||
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| Content | The core topics of the course are: 1. Science in action; scientific method 2. The origin of life; geological time scale; extinction events 3. Introductory biochemistry; elements and molecules 4. Diversity of life; structure and function of cells; basic cellular chemistry 5. Genetics; DNA structure and function; gene expression; heredity; mutation 6. Plant and animal form and function 7. Disease and pathology; disease mechanisms; case studies; basic pharmacology 8. Genetic engineering and biotechnology; applications and current issues | ||||||||||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not Applicable | ||||||||||
| Transition | Not applicable | ||||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study Problem Based Learning Lecture Practical Tutorial | ||||||||||
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks Practical: for 2 hour(s) per Term for 1 weeks | ||||||||||
| Timetables | 2012 Course Timetables for EPSCIE120 |