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

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
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
Semester 1 Mon 17/03/2025 Thu 27/03/2025 Fri 09/05/2025 Fri 13/06/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11765 TT01 24 7 7 Mar - 11 Apr Friday 8am - 10am Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
2 May - 13 Jun Friday 8am - 10am Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
11766 TT02 24 1 4 Mar - 8 Apr Tuesday 5pm - 7pm Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 10 Jun Tuesday 5pm - 7pm Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
19287 TT03 24 3 7 Mar - 11 Apr Friday 3pm - 5pm Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
2 May - 13 Jun Friday 3pm - 5pm Darling West, 204, Teaching Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11094 PR15 0 FULL 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
11095 PR14 23 3 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
11096 PR13 8 2 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
11097 PR12 4 1 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
11098 PR11 8 FULL 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
11099 PR10 4 1 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
11389 PR07 4 FULL 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
11392 PR04 0 FULL 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
11393 PR03 10 FULL 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
11394 PR02 4 FULL 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
11395 PR01 4 1 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
14253 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.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11396 WR07 3 FULL 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
11397 WR06 3 1 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
11398 WR05 8 3 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
11399 WR04 8 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
11400 WR03 5 2 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
11401 WR02 8 FULL 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
11402 WR01 8 2 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
14179 WR09 23 2 3 Mar - 3 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
17 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
5 May - 2 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
14180 WR10 5 FULL 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
14250 WR08 3 FULL 3 Mar - 3 Mar Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
17 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
5 May - 2 Jun Monday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11386 LE01 66 5 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