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BIOLOGY 1101UAC - Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4110
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Contact: Up to 7 hours per week
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: 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

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11426 PR07 2 1 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
15 Mar - 15 Mar Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
29 Mar - 29 Mar Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
3 May - 10 May Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 May - 24 May Monday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11427 PR06 2 1 4 Mar - 4 Mar Thursday 9am - 10am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
18 Mar - 18 Mar Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
1 Apr - 1 Apr Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
29 Apr - 29 Apr Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
13 May - 13 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
27 May - 27 May Thursday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11428 PR05 2 FULL 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 4pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 Mar - 16 Mar Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11429 PR04 2 1 3 Mar - 3 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
17 Mar - 17 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
31 Mar - 31 Mar Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
28 Apr - 28 Apr Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
12 May - 12 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11430 PR03 2 FULL 3 Mar - 3 Mar Wednesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
17 Mar - 17 Mar Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
31 Mar - 31 Mar Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
28 Apr - 28 Apr Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
12 May - 12 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11431 PR02 2 2 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 Mar - 16 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11432 PR01 2 FULL 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
16 Mar - 16 Mar Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
27 Apr - 27 Apr Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11 May - 11 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
14100 PR10 51 22 16 Mar - 16 Mar Tuesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
30 Mar - 30 Mar Tuesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Apr - 27 Apr Tuesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
11 May - 11 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 6pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11433 WR07 2 FULL 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 9am - 10am Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
16 Mar - 23 Mar Tuesday 9am - 10am Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
27 Apr - 1 Jun Tuesday 9am - 10am Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
11434 WR06 2 FULL 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
16 Mar - 23 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
27 Apr - 1 Jun Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
11436 WR04 1 FULL 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
16 Mar - 23 Mar Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
27 Apr - 1 Jun Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
11437 WR03 4 2 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
15 Mar - 22 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
26 Apr - 31 May Monday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
11438 WR02 4 FULL 3 Mar - 3 Mar Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
17 Mar - 24 Mar Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 2 Jun Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
14095 WR08 1 1 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
15 Mar - 22 Mar Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
26 Apr - 31 May Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
14101 WR09 51 22 2 Mar - 2 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
16 Mar - 23 Mar Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 May - 1 Jun Tuesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19682 TT03 25 14 1 Mar - 5 Apr Monday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 210, Computer Suite
26 Apr - 7 Jun Monday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 210, Computer Suite
19683 TT02 25 11 5 Mar - 9 Apr Friday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
30 Apr - 11 Jun Friday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
19684 TT01 25 10 3 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 9 Jun Wednesday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11423 LE01 61 21 1 Mar - 1 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Mar - 26 Mar Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
15 Mar - 29 Mar Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
9 Apr - 9 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
30 Apr - 4 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 May - 31 May Monday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS are able to enrol in this course and study remotely, however alternative practical activities will need to be completed in consultation with the Course Coordinator.