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Cells to Organisms (BIOL1040)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Biomedical Sciences School

The course covers the fundamental concepts that allow complex organisms to function, with some focus on the human body & other higher organisms. Key concepts include basic cellular transport & signalling mechanisms, neuronal structure & function, motor mechanisms & locomotion, circulation & gas exchange, & the endocrine system. Of key importance is the integration of different concepts as they apply to the structure and function of different regions of the entire organism.

BIOL1040 ('Cells to Organisms') is an integratedᅠbiology course offered by the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and multiple Schools from the Faculty of Science. It presents a comprehensive overview of how structure and function are integrated at all levels from the cell to the organism.

The course contact hours include three lectures per week (most weeks), a workshop almost every week and fiveᅠ3hour practical laboratory sessions during the semester. See Learning Activities section for specific details. NOTE that practicals do not necessarily occur on alternating weeks and you should carefully check the dates for your scheduled Practical group in your timetable. In Week 3, optional but highly recommended PASS (peer assisted study sessions) will commence and run for the rest of the semester. There will be lecture recordings for the lectures provided that the technology functions (as it usually does), but we strongly recommend that you attend ALL lectures and that you use theᅠrecordings only to help in your review of the material from the lectures that you have attended. Workshops and PASS classes are also expected to be recorded for those who cannot be there in-person.

BIOL1040 is a 2 unit course, so, in addition to formal class contact, students are expected to study in groups and individually, progressively throughout the semester for this course. It will be necessary to spend a total of approximately 10-12 hours each week engaged in activities related to BIOL1040 throughout the semester. You must plan your timetable to enable you to attend all of your lectures and other classes, as you will find the material very challenging if you are not present for all of the classes.

Students should note that this course utilises animalᅠspecimens during the practical classes. Potential students who, for medical, personal, religious or other reasons, are unable to fully participate in these practical classes should discuss their situation with the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment.

Course requirements

Assumed background

Although there are no compulsory prerequisite courses for Cells to Organisms, it will be assumed that students have some basic knowledge in general biology and chemistry. Scheduled Reading will be available 1 week before each module to help you toᅠensure that you are adequately prepared for the biology in the coming module, as well as providing the relevant textbook readings for the module. Students are suggested toᅠfamiliarise themselves with Unit One "The Chemistry of Life" in the Campbell Biology textbook before beginningᅠthe course if you have not completed Senior Chemistry or for some revision if you haven't reviewed those topics for some time.ᅠ

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

BIOM1050, BIOM1051, BIOM1070

Course contact

School enquiries

Student and Academic Administration Team

The SBMS Student and Academic Administration Team is located on Level 1 of the Sir William Macgregor Building (64-130).

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

It is essential that you check the timetable in the BIOL1040 course profile on a weekly basis under Learning Activities for the lectures, workshops and practicals. Your personal timetable will have the details including the venues for all of your classes in BIOL1040.

The dates for your practicals are shown in your timetable and you need to take care to attend the correct practicals for your group. If you miss a practical for a valid reason such as illness, then you will need to liaise with your group members promptly, so that you can submit your practical assessment by the due date and time. If you miss a practical for any reason, then you must still submit the relevant practical assessment (report or worksheet) by the due date, unless you have an approved extension based on a medical certificate or other evidence as appropriate.

Aims and outcomes

BIOL1040 is structured around six key organising principles that map to unifying themes in the "Campbell Biology" textbook and to the learning objectives of BIOL1040. Students undertaking BIOL1040 should understand and appreciate the following six key organising principles:

  1. That structure and function are interrelated at all levels. Each level of organisation in the living world has its own unique aspects and there is continual interaction of structure and function between these levels.ᅠ
  2. That life can be described, explained and explored at different levels of hierarchical organisation.
  3. That cells and groups of cells / organisms are capable of responding to stimuli and initiateᅠfeedback loops.ᅠ
  4. That organisms are open systems that exchange materials and energy with their surroundings and in doing so perform work.ᅠ
  5. That the process of bioscience includes observation-based discovery and the reproducible testing of explanations through hypothesis-driven enquiry.ᅠ
  6. That bioscience is multidisciplinary and new technologies are frequent outcomes. An understanding of the importance of science and technology in everyday life is critical to the broader society.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Explain and discuss specific examples of biological research in a variety of contexts

LO2.

Apply sound scientific reasoning in the context of practical sessions

LO3.

Demonstrate an appreciation of the processes that scientists use to discover and verify new knowledge

LO4.

Apply quantitative skills (QS) in biology

LO5.

Work effectively in teams to achieve sound academic outcomes

LO6.

Explain the control, integration and coordination mechanisms that are required to produce, develop and maintain a functional organism

LO7.

Explain how diversity is reflected through biological adaptation among species

LO8.

Describe the structure and function of major organ systems

LO9.

Explain how pathways of intracellular and extracellular communication are integral to homeostasis

LO10.

Describe the physical and electrochemical properties of cell membranes in terms of excitable and non-excitable cells

LO11.

Demonstrate how support and movement are related

LO12.

Relate the internal transport and delivery of gases, nutrients and messengers to the organ systems of relevant species

LO13.

Explain homeostatic mechanisms in plants and their differences compared with corresponding systems in animals

LO14.

Discuss the interdisciplinary nature of biological systems

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration Practical Series: Osmosis Report
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
6%

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration Practical Series: Reproduction & Development Submission
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
6%

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Quiz Quiz 1 - Modules 1, 2 & 3
  • Online
7.5%

30/08/2024 1:00 pm

The quiz will be available 48 hours prior to the due date and time

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration Practical Series: Action Potential Report
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
6%

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration Practical Series: Skeletal Muscle Report
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
6%

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Quiz Quiz 2 - Modules 4, 5 & 6
  • Online
7.5%

11/10/2024 1:00 pm

The quiz will be available 48 hours prior to the due date and time

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration Practical Series: Plant Form & Function Worksheet
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
6%

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Examination End-of-Semester Exam
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
55%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Practical Series: Osmosis Report

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
6%
Due date

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L10, L14

Task description

Communicating effectively to a diversity of audiences is a core skill for success in any career. This course aims to introduce you to the principles of scientific communication, a highly valuable and transferrable style where precision, conciseness and evidence-based reasoning can greatly enhance how you communicate ideas. For the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practicals, you will produce a report structured around the conventions of scientific communication to help you apply course objectives and prepare you for future studies and careers after university.

A range of resources to aid your understanding of conventions in scientific writing will be available in Blackboard prior to each practical class - these can be found in the Skills & Assessment Guides folder and in the folder for each specific practical module. Engaging with these materials before, during and after your practical class will be very valuable for developing and improving your skills in writing the practical reports.

To complete the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practical report, you will work through a series of experiments during practical classes to populate content within a report template file provided for you in Blackboard. Videos about the experiments and other scientific methods like procedures and controls, are available to complement this task. You will then have 48 hours from the end of your Group's practical class to complete and submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

During classes, you will work in small collaborative teams of 2-3 students to complete experiments; as such, the Hypothesis, Methods and Results sections of your reports can be same/similar amongst group members though you are encouraged to make improvements to these sections individually as you think is necessary. The Discussion section of the report must however, be your own individual work. To complete the Discussion section, you will need to spend some time revising course content or reading other reputable sources such as textbooks and journal articles in order to answer the questions in this section.

Please note, it is not possible to attend a different practical Group to the one you are allocated to. If you miss your scheduled practical class for any reason, you will need to complete the associated assessment by your Group's due date, using the resources available in Blackboard. Data for the Osmosis, Action Potential, Skeletal Muscle and Plant practicals can be obtained from your group members or by contacting the practical coordinator.

Due dates for Osmosis practical report for each Group (Note: groups are not ordered ascendingly 1-11):

  • G1 - 4pm 1/8/24
  • G2 - 12noon 3/8/24
  • G3 - 4pm 3/8/24
  • G4 - 12noon 4/8/24
  • G5 - 4pm 4/8/24
  • G6 - 4pm 8/8/24
  • G10 - 12noon 9/8/24
  • G8 - 4pm 9/8/24
  • G9 - 12noon 10/8/24
  • G07 - 4pm 10/8/24
  • G11 - 12noon 11/8/24

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.

Hurdle requirements

Students must submit all practical assessments.

Submission guidelines

Submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.

Practical Series: Reproduction & Development Submission

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
6%
Due date

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Task description

There is no practical report for the Reproduction & Development practical. Instead, assessment will involve answering questions based on your use of the Slice software to identify certain structures related to female and male reproductive anatomy and physiology. This is an in-class assessment task and you will need to complete it by the end of your practical session. Any content showing the results you collect during class are allowed to be identical to those of your other group members. However, answers to the Discussion questions must be your own individual work.

Please note, it is not possible to attend a different practical Group to the one you are allocated to. If you miss your scheduled practical class for any reason, you will need to complete the associated assessment by your Group's due date, using the resources available in Blackboard.

The assessment for the Reproduction & Development practical is completed in Blackboard using Slice software that you access (an email outlining how to set up your access to Slice will be sent prior to this practical). 

Due dates for Reproduction & Development practical task for each Group (Note: groups are not ordered ascendingly 1-11):

  • G1 - 4pm 13/8/24
  • G2 - 12pm 15/8/24
  • G3 - 4pm 15/8/24
  • G4 - 12pm 16/8/24
  • G5 - 4pm 16/8/24
  • G6 - 4pm 20/8/24
  • G10 - 12pm 21/8/24
  • G8 - 4pm 21/8/24
  • G9 - 12pm 22/8/24
  • G7 - 4pm 22/8/24
  • G11 - 12noon 23/8/24

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Hurdle requirements

Students must submit all practical assessments.

Submission guidelines

Complete this assessment in the Assessment section of Blackboard using Slice software (an email outlining how to set up your access to Slice will be sent prior to this practical).

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Quiz 1 - Modules 1, 2 & 3

  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Quiz
Weight
7.5%
Due date

30/08/2024 1:00 pm

The quiz will be available 48 hours prior to the due date and time

Learning outcomes
L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Task description

The two summative quizzes will enable you to demonstrate the scope and depth of your learning in areas relevant to the biology in this course. Each quiz will contribute 7.5% to the final mark you receive for the course. Note that this is a closed book individual assessment task, and must be completed by you as an individual; not as a team effort.

Quiz 1 will cover material in lecture Modules 1, 2 & 3, including the related lectures and workshops. The quiz will consist of 30 multiple choice questions and will be timed to a maximum of 45 minutes working time. You will not be able to access the quiz again after a total elapsed time of 45 min in one sitting. You must complete the test by 45 min after your starting time.

The quiz will be available for 48 hours prior to the due date and time.

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Submission guidelines

Submitted from the Course Blackboard Site.

We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:

  • you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed;
  • your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into BlackBoard.

Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

If you miss the quiz, you will get zero marks for it. However, you still retain the eligibility to pass the course based on your performance in other assessment tasks.

Practical Series: Action Potential Report

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
6%
Due date

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Task description

Communicating effectively to a diversity of audiences is a core skill for success in any career. This course aims to introduce you to the principles of scientific communication, a highly valuable and transferrable style where precision, conciseness and evidence-based reasoning can greatly enhance how you communicate ideas. For the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practicals, you will produce a report structured around the conventions of scientific communication to help you apply course objectives and prepare you for future studies and careers after university.

A range of resources to aid your understanding of conventions in scientific writing will be available in Blackboard prior to each practical class - these can be found in the Skills & Assessment Guides folder and in the folder for each specific practical module. Engaging with these materials before, during and after your practical class will be very valuable for developing and improving your skills in writing the practical reports.

To complete the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practical report, you will work through a series of experiments during practical classes to populate content within a report template file provided for you in Blackboard. Videos about the experiments and other scientific methods like procedures and controls, are available to complement this task. You will then have 48 hours from the end of your Group's practical class to complete and submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

During classes, you will work in small collaborative teams of 2-3 students to complete experiments; as such, the Hypothesis, Methods and Results sections of your reports can be same/similar amongst group members though you are encouraged to make improvements to these sections individually as you think is necessary. The Discussion section of the report must however, be your own individual work. To complete the Discussion section, you will need to spend some time revising course content or reading other reputable sources such as textbooks and journal articles in order to answer the questions in this section.

Please note, it is not possible to attend a different practical Group to the one you are allocated to. If you miss your scheduled practical class for any reason, you will need to complete the associated assessment by your Group's due date, using the resources available in Blackboard. Data for the Osmosis, Action Potential, Skeletal Muscle and Plant practicals can be obtained from your group members or by contacting the practical coordinator.

Due dates for Action Potential practical report for each Group (Note: groups are not ordered ascendingly 1-11):

  • G1 - 4pm 5/9/24
  • G2 - 12noon 7/9/24
  • G3 - 4pm 7/9/24
  • G4 - 12noon 8/9/24
  • G5 - 4pm 8/9/24
  • G6 - 4pm 12/9/24
  • G10 - 12noon 13/9/24
  • G8 - 4pm 13/9/24
  • G9 - 12noon 14/9/24
  • G7 - 4pm 14/9/24
  • G11 - 12noon 15/9/24

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.

Hurdle requirements

Students must submit all practical assessments.

Submission guidelines

Submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.

Practical Series: Skeletal Muscle Report

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
6%
Due date

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L10, L14

Task description

Communicating effectively to a diversity of audiences is a core skill for success in any career. This course aims to introduce you to the principles of scientific communication, a highly valuable and transferrable style where precision, conciseness and evidence-based reasoning can greatly enhance how you communicate ideas. For the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practicals, you will produce a report structured around the conventions of scientific communication to help you apply course objectives and prepare you for future studies and careers after university.

A range of resources to aid your understanding of conventions in scientific writing will be available in Blackboard prior to each practical class - these can be found in the Skills & Assessment Guides folder and in the folder for each specific practical module. Engaging with these materials before, during and after your practical class will be very valuable for developing and improving your skills in writing the practical reports.

To complete the Osmosis, Action Potential and Skeletal Muscle practical report, you will work through a series of experiments during practical classes to populate content within a report template file provided for you in Blackboard. Videos about the experiments and other scientific methods like procedures and controls, are available to complement this task. You will then have 48 hours from the end of your Group's practical class to complete and submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

During classes, you will work in small collaborative teams of 2-3 students to complete experiments; as such, the Hypothesis, Methods and Results sections of your reports can be same/similar amongst group members though you are encouraged to make improvements to these sections individually as you think is necessary. The Discussion section of the report must however, be your own individual work. To complete the Discussion section, you will need to spend some time revising course content or reading other reputable sources such as textbooks and journal articles in order to answer the questions in this section.

Please note, it is not possible to attend a different practical Group to the one you are allocated to. If you miss your scheduled practical class for any reason, you will need to complete the associated assessment by your Group's due date, using the resources available in Blackboard. Data for the Osmosis, Action Potential, Skeletal Muscle and Plant practicals can be obtained from your group members or by contacting the practical coordinator.

Due dates for Skeletal Muscle practical report for each Group (Note: groups are not ordered ascendingly 1-11):

  • G1 - 4pm 3/10/24
  • G2 - 12noon 5/10/24
  • G3 - 4pm 5/10/24
  • G4 - 12noon 6/10/24
  • G5 - 4pm 6/10/24
  • G6 - 4pm 10/10/24
  • G10 - 12noon 11/10/24
  • G8 - 4pm 11/10/24
  • G9 - 12noon 12/10/24
  • G7 - 4pm 12/10/24
  • G11 - 12noon 13/10/24

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.

A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.

 

Hurdle requirements

Students must submit all practical assessments.

Submission guidelines

Submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.

Quiz 2 - Modules 4, 5 & 6

  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Quiz
Weight
7.5%
Due date

11/10/2024 1:00 pm

The quiz will be available 48 hours prior to the due date and time

Learning outcomes
L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12, L14

Task description

The two summative quizzes will enable you to demonstrate the scope and depth of your learning in areas relevant to the biology in this course. Each quiz will contribute 7.5% to the final mark you receive for the course. Note that this is a closed book individual assessment task, and must be completed by you as an individual; not as a team effort.

Quiz 2 will cover material in lecture Modules 4, 5 & 6, including the related lectures for Modules 4-6 and workshops for Modules 4-5. The quiz will consist of 30 multiple choice questions and will be timed to a maximum of 45 minutes working time. You will not be able to access the quiz again after a total elapsed time of 45 min in one sitting. You must complete the test by 45 min after your starting time.

The quiz will be available in Blackboard for 48 hours prior to the due date and time.

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Submission guidelines

Submitted from the Course Blackboard Site.

We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:

  • you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed;
  • your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into BlackBoard.

Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

If you miss the quiz, you will get zero marks for it. However, you still retain the eligibility to pass the course based on your performance in other assessment tasks.

Practical Series: Plant Form & Function Worksheet

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration
Weight
6%
Due date

See 'Task Descriptor' for your Group's due date

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L13, L14

Task description

There is no practical report for the Plant practical. Instead, assessment will involve observing and measuring various experimental tests carried out and answering Discussion, short-answer style questions about these results and broader theory you have learned about. This is an in-class assessment task and you will need to complete it by the end of your practical session. Any content showing the results you collect during class are allowed to be identical to those of your other group members. However, answers to the Discussion questions must be your own individual work.

Please note, it is not possible to attend a different practical Group to the one you are allocated to. If you miss your scheduled practical class for any reason, you will need to complete the associated assessment by your Group's due date, using the resources available in Blackboard. Data for the Osmosis, Action Potential, Skeletal Muscle and Plant practicals can be obtained from your group members or by contacting the practical coordinator.

Due dates for the Plant practical task for each Group (Note: groups are not ordered ascendingly 1-11):

  • G1 - 4pm 15/10/24
  • G2 - 12noon 17/10/24
  • G3 - 4pm 17/10/24
  • G4 - 12noon 18/10/24
  • G5 - 4pm 18/10/24
  • G6 - 4pm 22/10/24
  • G10 - 12noon 23/10/24
  • G8 - 4pm 23/10/24
  • G9 - 12noon 24/10/24
  • G7 - 4pm 24/10/24
  • G11 - 12noon 25/10/24

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Hurdle requirements

Students must submit all practical assessments.

Submission guidelines

Submit your report via the submission link for your prac Group in the Assessment section of Blackboard. You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission, you will need to generate a digital Turnitin receipt confirming your work has been successfully submitted; proof of submission will be accepted only by providing this digital receipt so make sure to always check that you have received this.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.

End-of-Semester Exam

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  • In-person
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
55%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes
L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14

Task description

The end-of-semester closed book, on campus, paper-based exam will enable you to demonstrate the scope and depth of your learning in areas relevant to the biology in this course. It will be 120 minutes in duration and consist of 40 multiple choice questions (80 marks; 80 minutes) and short answer questions (40 marks; 40 minutes). All multiple choice questions will be "best of 5" format, i.e. selecting the best answer from 5 alternatives. The number of questions asked in relation to any one module will reflect the number of lectures and workshops given in that module, except that there will be a small number of additional marks for Module 7 to compensate for that module not being included in one of the Online Quizzes during the semester. There will also be specific questions on the practical component of the course.

The examination paper will cover the entire course including 20% from the practicals and 80% from the lecture and workshop material. The short answer questions and some of the multiple choice questions will test how well you have managed to integrate your knowledge across the modules in the course, and also to apply the key principles to specific examples.

Further information about the exam will be provided on Blackboard. Have your UQ student ID card available for all of your exams.

This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 120 minutes
Calculator options

(In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only

Open/closed book Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted
Exam platform Paper based
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Cut off Percent Description
1 (Low Fail) 0 - 29

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 0% - 29%.

2 (Fail) 30 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 30% - 44%.

3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 49

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 45% - 49%. OR A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% or greater, but less than a pass in any of the assessment hurdles outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

4 (Pass) 50 - 64

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% - 64%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

5 (Credit) 65 - 74

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 65% - 74%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

6 (Distinction) 75 - 84

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 75% - 84%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

7 (High Distinction) 85 - 100

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 85% - 100%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

Additional course grading information

Hurdles:

To pass this course you must meet ALL the following hurdle requirements:

  • Students must submit all Practical Series assessments


If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on marks from a combination of intra-semester assessment and the end of semester exam and the student does NOT submit all the practical reports, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

School of Biomedical Sciences Assessment Guidelines

  • Assessment due dates and times listed are Brisbane local (AEST) time.
  •  All assessment results will be available via the Blackboard site (learn.uq.edu.au) via My Grades.
  • If you require further feedback on your performance in examinations, you can email the Student and Academic Administration Team at sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au

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Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Other course materials

If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.

Required

Item Description Further Requirement
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Clean white laboratory coat, surgical face mask, safety glasses and fully enclosed shoes for all practicals. Students will not be permitted in the laboratory without these items. Please note that cloth masks are not acceptable in laboratory classes in the School of Biomedical Sciences. own item needed
Mastering Biology Access to Mastering Biology will be provided to you through the BIOL1040 Blackboard site. This resource provides you with a wide array of excellent resources to help your learning in BIOL1040. Mastering Biology is linked to the Campbell Biology textbook. Note that you should not purchase access to Mastering Biology. In the introductory workshop in week 1, we will explain how you can access Mastering Biology and also the Campbell Biology ebook through the course Blackboard site.
Practical Classes Resources Instructions and background information for practical classes and assessment will be available online via the ‘Practical Resources’ folder in Blackboard.
Poll Questions in Lectures We will be using questions extensively in lectures in BIOL1040 to give you feedback on your learning throughout the semester. You can answer these questions using your internet-connected Smart device. You will not need to enter your name and student ID for these questions during class. http://participant.turningtechnologiessg.net/en/join

Recommended

Item Description Further Requirement
Preparatory Material Preparatory Material for each module can be found in folders under 'Lecture Resources' in Blackboard labelled as "Scheduled Readings". The preparatory material will be available approximately one week prior to the commencement of each module. You should use the material to help you to prepare for the module and test yourself on the key concepts that are central to the module. The material for Module 1 will be available in the week before semester 1 commences, ready for the start of that module in Week 1.
University Learning Resources Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/BIOL1040). The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myUQ website (https://my.uq.edu.au/).

Additional learning resources information

A lot of practice questions will be provided in lectures, workshops, PASS sessions and formative quizzes through Mastering Biology to help you to prepare for the standard of the questions that you can expect in the two summative on-line quizzes and in the end of semester examination.

All of the materials that you will need for your classes and assessment tasks in the course will be made available via the BIOL1040 Blackboard website, either directly or through internet links.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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Week 1

(22 Jul - 28 Jul)

Workshop

Course Introduction Workshop 1

[Chunduri] Introduction to BIOL1040 Workshop happens on Tuesday of Week 1

Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L14

Lecture

Module 1 (Principles of Cell Function)

[Babri] 3 lectures in Module 1 run in Week 1 of the semester (22/7/24 to 26/7/24) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L09, L10, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 2 To Week 3
(29 Jul - 11 Aug)

Practical

Osmosis

[Chunduri] Osmosis Practical happens in Week 2 of the semester for Prac Groups 1-5 and in Week 3 of the semester for Prac Groups 6-11. See your personal timetable for exact date and time.


Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L08, L09, L10, L14

Lecture

Module 2 (Reproduction & Development)

[Dunlop] 6 lectures in Module 2 run in Weeks 2 and 3 of the semester (29/7/24 to 9/8/24) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Week 2

(29 Jul - 04 Aug)

Workshop

Principles of Cell Function (Module 1) Workshop

[Babri] Principles of Cell Function Workshop on Tuesday of Week 2

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L10, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 3 To Week 4
(05 Aug - 18 Aug)

Workshop

Reproduction & Development Workshops

[Dunlop] 2 workshops for Module 2 on Tuesdays of Week 3 and 4

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 4 To Week 5
(12 Aug - 25 Aug)

Practical

Reproduction & Development

[Chunduri] Reproduction & Development practical happens in Week 4 of the semester for Prac Groups 1-5 and in Week 5 of the semester for Prac Groups 6-11. See your personal timetable for exact date and time.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L12, L14

Lecture

Module 3 (Nervous System)

[Babri] 4 lectures of Module 3 happen on Mon and Fri of Week 4 (Wed is a public holiday) and Mon and Wed of Week 5

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L09, L10, L12, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 5 To Week 6
(19 Aug - 01 Sep)

Workshop

Nervous System Workshops

[Babri] 2 workshops for Module 3 on Tuesdays of Week 5 and 6

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Lecture

Module 4 (Support & Movement)

[Tucker] 4 lectures of Module 4 happen in Friday of Week 5, and all 3 lecture slots of Week 6, of the semester

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L10, L11, L12, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 7 To Week 8
(02 Sep - 15 Sep)

Practical

Action Potential

[Chunduri] Action Potentials Practical happens in Week 7 of the semester for Prac Groups 1-5 and in Week 8 of the semester for Prac Groups 6-11. See your personal timetable for exact date and time.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Workshop

Support & Movement Workshops

[Tucker] 2 workshops for Module 4 on Tuesdays of Week 7 and 8

No workshop in Week 9

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L10, L11, L12, L14

Lecture

Module 5 (Circulation & Gas Exchange)

[Chunduri] 6 lectures of Module 5 happen over Weeks 7 and 8 of the semester

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12

Multiple weeks

From Week 9 To Week 10
(16 Sep - 06 Oct)

Lecture

Module 6 (Endocrinology)

[Chunduri] 4 lectures on Endocrinology happen in Week 9 of the semester and the first lecture on Monday after mid-sem break in Week 10 of the semester

Learning outcomes: L03, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12

Multiple weeks

From Week 10 To Week 11
(30 Sep - 13 Oct)

Practical

Skeletal Muscle

[Chunduri] Skeletal Muscle Practical happens in Week 10 of the semester for Prac Groups 1-5 and in Week 11 of the semester for Prac Groups 6-11. See your personal timetable for exact date and time.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L11, L14

Multiple weeks

From Week 10 To Week 12
(30 Sep - 20 Oct)

Lecture

Module 7 (Plant Form & Function)

[Botella] 6 lectures of Module 7 happen over Wed & Fri of Week 10 and 11, as well as Mon & Wed of Week 12

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L09, L13, L14

Week 10

(30 Sep - 06 Oct)

Workshop

Circulation & Gas Exchange Workshop

[Chunduri] Workshop for Module 5 on Tuesday of Week 10

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10, L12, L14

Week 11

(07 Oct - 13 Oct)

Workshop

Endocrinology Workshop

[Chunduri] Workshop for Module 6 on Tuesday of Week 11

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09

Multiple weeks

From Week 12 To Week 13
(14 Oct - 27 Oct)

Practical

Plant Form & Function

[Chunduri] Plant Form & Function Practical happens in Week 12 of the semester for Prac Groups 1-5 and in Week 13 of the semester for Prac Groups 6-11. See your personal timetable for exact date and time.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L13, L14

Lecture

Course Summary/Revision Lectures

[Chunduri] 2 summary lectures for course revision will happen on Friday of Week 12 and Monday of Week 13. This will conclude the lectures for this course.

Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L12, L14

Week 12

(14 Oct - 20 Oct)

Workshop

Plant Form & Function Workshop

[Botella] Workshop for Module 7 happens on Tuesday of Week 12.

Conclusion of Workshops for the course. No Workshop in Week 13.

Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L13, L14

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

School guidelines

Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: