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Course Description
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Course Name
Foundations of Biology
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Host University
Queensland University of Technology
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Location
Brisbane, Australia
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Area of Study
Biology, Biomedical Sciences
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credit Points
12 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Biology is the study of living things. But what is "living"? Cells are considered the basic structural unit of life, existing in diverse forms from simple single-celled microbes to complex multicellular organisms such as plants and animals. Using collaborative approaches in workshops and the laboratory you will investigate the diverse nature of cells and consider how they are built and powered and how they interact and reproduce. You will use the concepts developed in this unit to discuss more complex questions such as "are viruses alive" and "can we synthesise life"?Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this unit you will be able to:1. retrieve and evaluate information to answer key questions relating to cell biology and the processes and molecules that are required for normal cell function2. work collaboratively with peers to undertake and critically analyse experimental tasks in cell biology3. demonstrate a basic level of competency in laboratory skills and effective analysis and communication of experimental results4. present a coherent scientific argument to peers to address a key question or solve a problem in cell biology
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