BIOLOGY 1101 - Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 6 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Familiarity with general biology and fundamental general chemistry |
| Incompatible: | BIOLOGY 1401, BIOLOGY 1510, BIOLOGY 1001 |
| Assessment: | End-of-Semester exam, MCQ tests, practical assessment |
| Syllabus: |
Topics in this course include: unifying themes of life, macromolecules and the chemistry of life, cell structure and function including membranes and organelles, storage and utilisation of energy by cells, genetic information transfer and patterns of inheritance, and an introduction to mechanisms of evolution. Core concepts are explored using diverse examples. The cell biology, molecular biology and genetics focus of this course is complemented by different aspects of biology in Semester 2 BIOLOGY courses. Students in this course come from a very broad range of programs and academic backgrounds. Learning is supported by online resources, active-learning lectures, regular quizzes, workshops to practice application of knowledge, and laboratory practicals. Biology spans an incredibly wide range of themes. Suitable preparation for studying Level II courses in biology-based disciplines generally requires two semesters of Level 1 BIOLOGY. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Mon 17/03/2025 | Thu 27/03/2025 | Fri 09/05/2025 | Fri 13/06/2025 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 11080 | LE02 | 200 | 8 | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 11am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 7 Mar - 4 Apr | Friday | 11am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 17 Mar - 31 Mar | Monday | 11am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 28 Apr - 2 Jun | Monday | 11am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 2 May - 6 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 14633 | LE01 | 500 | 97 | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre |
| 7 Mar - 4 Apr | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre | ||||
| 17 Mar - 31 Mar | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre | ||||
| 28 Apr - 2 Jun | Monday | 11am - 12pm | Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre | ||||
| 2 May - 6 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 10481 | PR04 | 73 | 1 | 5 Mar - 5 Mar | Wednesday | 2pm - 3pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 19 Mar - 19 Mar | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 2 Apr - 2 Apr | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 30 Apr - 30 Apr | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 14 May - 14 May | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 28 May - 28 May | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11082 | PR15 | 60 | 31 | 6 Mar - 6 Mar | Thursday | 10am - 11am | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 27 Mar - 27 Mar | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 10 Apr - 10 Apr | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 8 May - 8 May | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 22 May - 22 May | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 5 Jun - 5 Jun | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11083 | PR14 | 52 | 10 | 5 Mar - 5 Mar | Wednesday | 4pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 26 Mar - 26 Mar | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 9 Apr - 9 Apr | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 7 May - 7 May | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 21 May - 21 May | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 4 Jun - 4 Jun | Wednesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11084 | PR13 | 63 | FULL | 5 Mar - 5 Mar | Wednesday | 12pm - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 26 Mar - 26 Mar | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 9 Apr - 9 Apr | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 7 May - 7 May | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 21 May - 21 May | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 4 Jun - 4 Jun | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11085 | PR12 | 71 | 57 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 6pm - 7pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 25 Mar - 25 Mar | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 8 Apr - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 6 May - 6 May | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 20 May - 20 May | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 3 Jun - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 6pm - 9pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11086 | PR11 | 67 | 20 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 3pm - 4pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 25 Mar - 25 Mar | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 8 Apr - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 6 May - 6 May | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 20 May - 20 May | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 3 Jun - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 11087 | PR10 | 72 | 4 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 11am - 12pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 25 Mar - 25 Mar | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 8 Apr - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 6 May - 6 May | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 20 May - 20 May | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 3 Jun - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 13135 | PR07 | 63 | 2 | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 2pm - 3pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 24 Mar - 24 Mar | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 7 Apr - 7 Apr | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 5 May - 5 May | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 19 May - 19 May | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 2 Jun - 2 Jun | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 14252 | PR16 | 0 | FULL | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 9pm - 10pm | Note: Students who have been granted practical exemptions by Course Coordinator, will be placed in this class. The prac exemption request form is available on MyUni. |
| 14634 | PR01 | 71 | 2 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 10am - 11am | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 18 Mar - 18 Mar | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 1 Apr - 1 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 29 Apr - 29 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 13 May - 13 May | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 27 May - 27 May | Tuesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 14635 | PR02 | 71 | 1 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 2pm - 3pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 18 Mar - 18 Mar | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 1 Apr - 1 Apr | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 29 Apr - 29 Apr | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 13 May - 13 May | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 27 May - 27 May | Tuesday | 2pm - 5pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 14636 | PR03 | 60 | 1 | 5 Mar - 5 Mar | Wednesday | 10am - 11am | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |
| 19 Mar - 19 Mar | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 2 Apr - 2 Apr | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 30 Apr - 30 Apr | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 14 May - 14 May | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| 28 May - 28 May | Wednesday | 10am - 1pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory | ||||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 12003 | WR06 | 74 | 2 | 7 Mar - 7 Mar | Friday | 12pm - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 21 Mar - 11 Apr | Friday | 12pm - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 9 May - 13 Jun | Friday | 12pm - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 12222 | WR08 | 63 | FULL | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 1pm - 2pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room |
| 17 Mar - 7 Apr | Monday | 1pm - 2pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room | ||||
| 28 Apr - 2 Jun | Monday | 1pm - 2pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room | ||||
| 12654 | WR01 | 70 | 48 | 6 Mar - 6 Mar | Thursday | 4pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 20 Mar - 10 Apr | Thursday | 4pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 8 May - 12 Jun | Thursday | 4pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 12655 | WR02 | 73 | 2 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 18 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 6 May - 10 Jun | Tuesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 12656 | WR03 | 78 | 11 | 7 Mar - 7 Mar | Friday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 21 Mar - 11 Apr | Friday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 9 May - 13 Jun | Friday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 12657 | WR04 | 69 | 3 | 7 Mar - 7 Mar | Friday | 2pm - 3pm | Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room |
| 21 Mar - 11 Apr | Friday | 2pm - 3pm | Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room | ||||
| 9 May - 13 Jun | Friday | 2pm - 3pm | Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room | ||||
| 12658 | WR05 | 75 | 2 | 5 Mar - 5 Mar | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 19 Mar - 9 Apr | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 7 May - 11 Jun | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 14175 | WR09 | 52 | 3 | 3 Mar - 3 Mar | Monday | 12pm - 1pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room |
| 17 Mar - 7 Apr | Monday | 12pm - 1pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room | ||||
| 28 Apr - 2 Jun | Monday | 12pm - 1pm | Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room | ||||
| 14176 | WR10 | 73 | 3 | 4 Mar - 4 Mar | Tuesday | 9am - 10am | Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room |
| 18 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 10am | Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room | ||||
| 6 May - 10 Jun | Tuesday | 9am - 10am | Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room | ||||
| 14445 | WR07 | 74 | 32 | 6 Mar - 6 Mar | Thursday | 3pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room |
| 20 Mar - 10 Apr | Thursday | 3pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
| 8 May - 12 Jun | Thursday | 3pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 2032, Teaching Room | ||||
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