Course outline Code: LFS100 Title: Cell Biology Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2016 Course Coordinator: Dr Nicole Masters Email: [email protected] Tel: (07) 5456 5906 Course Moderator: Dr Ann Parkinson

1.

What is this course about?

1.1

Course description

This course will introduce you to foundational theories, concepts and practices in biology. Cell Biology explores the cellular basis of life in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. The course deals with the basic biological concepts and principles with emphasis on the structure and function of the different cells responsible for life. In addition to the biology content covered, the course offers you the opportunity to enhance skills in scientific methods particular to biology, including laboratory skills and science communication skills.

1.2

Course content

Topics covered include: - Comparative cell structure and function - Cell replication - Introductory cell metabolism - Genetics and patterns of inheritance - Introductory molecular biology - Animal and plant tissue structure and function - Cell communication - Aspects of the applications of cell biology in the 21st century, including medicine, horticulture, and industry, are also explored

2.

Unit value

12 units

Version Semester 2 2016

Recfind File Number: F14102

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3.

How does this course contribute to my learning?

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s:

Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming:

Describe the basic principles of cell biology related to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Research, organise, communicate and present information about cell diversity in a creative and informative way. Demonstrate the procedures for observing and recording biological specimens using compound light microscopy. Present results of an experiment in a standard scientific format.

Tasks 1A, 1B, 2, 3

Knowledgeable.

Task 2

Creative and critical thinkers. Ethical.

Task 1A, 1B

Knowledgeable.

Task 1A, 1B

Knowledgeable. Creative and critical thinkers.

4.

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of “prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”

4.1

Enrolment restrictions

Nil

4.2

Pre-requisites

Nil

4.3

Co-requisites

Nil

4.4

Anti-requisites

LFS101, SCI103

4.5

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional)

N/A

5.

How am I going to be assessed?

5.1

Grading scale

Standard – High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

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5.2

Assessment tasks

Task No.

LFS100 Assessment Tasks

Individual or Group

Weighting %

1A

Tutorial and practical class Portfolio Practical examination CSI Assignment

Individual

15

Individual

Examination of Theory

1B 2

3

What is the duration / length?  1500 words (cumulative)

When should I submit?

Where should I submit it?

Weeks 3-12

In class

15

1 hour

Week 13

In class

Individual or Group

20

Draft SA: Wk 9 Final: Week 10

Safeassign & in class

Individual

50

3 min video + 500 word narration + DSA report response Negotiable see task description below

Negotiable and centrally scheduled exam period

Blackboard + Examination venue

100% Assessment Task 1A: Tutorial and Practical Portfolio 15% Goal: For you to actively engage in the theoretical and practical components of the course in order to facilitate learning. Product: Completed workbook activities Format: During semester you will engage in tutorial and lab classes, completing pre-, in-class and postexercises associated with the classes. Exercises could include graphing of data, scientific drawings, and calculations, interpretations of biology data, preparatory questions, and scientific writing exercises. You will receive both formative and summative feedback on these activities. Further details will be available on Blackboard. Criteria You will be assessed on the following:  level of successful completion of tutorial and practical exercises,  completion of pre-and post-class activities associated with the tutorials and laboratory, classes  active participation in class (up to 5 marks over weeks 3-12). Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Introductory Problem solving Introductory Communication Introductory Organisation Introductory

Page 4 Course Outline: LFS100 Cell Biology Assessment Task 1B: Practical examination, 15% Goal: You will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the course. Product: Written invigilated examination on the practical class work during semester. Format: This task is a 60 min practical examination. You will be allowed to bring in your own Cell Biology Workbook that you have worked through and completed during semester. Questions will be based on the laboratory exercises carried out during semester and any preparatory or postlaboratory work. Questions may be of several formats including: written responses, multiple choice, cell and zone drawings, calculations, graphing and interpretations of results. Criteria You will be assessed on the following  correct answers to questions  making appropriate scientific drawings and graphs  accuracy in calculations  level of interpretation of data Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Introductory Problem solving Introductory Communication Introductory Assessment Task 2: Cell Specific Investigation (CSI) Assignment, 20% Goal: This task is designed to help you explore the world of cells and how they are important for life. You will gain skills in searching for relevant academic literature, writing in scientific language and producing a creative assignment that communicates the importance of the cell type to biology. You will revise various concepts in cell biology and how they are important for your chosen cell type. In addition if you elect to complete the CSI in a group you will gain experience in working in a team. Product: Three minute multi-media presentation accompanied by a narration ( 500 words) and response to your Draft SafeAssign report. Format: You will work as either an individual or in a group of 2-3 students to produce a 3 minute movie (using either iMovie or Windows Movie Maker) on your chosen cell. The movie will be narrated (without references) and the scientifically written narration (500 words) with in-text references and reference list will also be submitted in week 10. The text for the narration with references must be submitted to Draft SafeAssign no later than one week prior (week 9) and your response to the Draft SafeAssign report must be submitted in week 10 with your video and narration. Further details will be available on Blackboard. Criteria The CSI assignment will be assessed on the following: Scientific merit of the factual information described Integration of lecture concepts with the chosen cell type Ethical use of literature Scientific writing style, correct grammar, vocabulary and spelling Creativity Presentation and formatting Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Introductory Information Literacy Introductory Applying technologies Introductory • • • • • •

Page 5 Course Outline: LFS100 Cell Biology Assessment Task 3: Examination of Theory, 50% Goal: The goal of this task is to give you the opportunity to develop mastery in the theory presented in the course. It will assess your understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of the theory content of the course – Topics 1 -10 inclusive. LFS100 is a foundation course for your degree and it is important to develop a sound understanding of the key biological concepts and principles of different cells responsible for life. You are given a choice on how to demonstrate that knowledge and research has shown that students who successfully complete the regular quizzes and stay on track with the learning are more likely to perform better in the final exam and achieve the course learning outcomes. Product: You have an opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge and understanding by: Option 1: taking 5 online quizzes giving you a total of (10%) and then the final Exam (40%); Option 2: or the Final Exam worth 50% Format:

For Options 1 and 2 you will complete the same final exam. It will be a comprehensive exam, two hours in length, and consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions. The final examination is closed book. For Option 1 and 2: There are a total of five (5) quizzes each at 2 week intervals starting in week 4. Each quiz consists of 10 questions (MCQ, T/F style) and will be drawn from pools such that no two quizzes will be exactly alike. Quizzes will be open for at least 7 days and students may make multiple attempts with the highest score recorded (Option 1 only). If you choose Option 2 the quizzes will be formative and the marks do not count towards your final mark.

Criteria

See Blackboard for opening and closing times and how to choose one of the options. All students are encouraged to participate in the quizzes. You will be assessed on the following:

• Demonstration of knowledge of the theoretical content • Ability to provide correct answers to questions on the theoretical content sourced from the course lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and readings • Ability to apply knowledge from lectures and readings to problems Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Introductory Problem solving Introductory

5.3

Additional assessment requirements

Blackboard As a student enrolled in this course you will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. You are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate internet access (either off campus or oncampus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course.

Page 6 Course Outline: LFS100 Cell Biology Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

5.4

Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate:  5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.  10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day  20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.  A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome

6. How is the course offered? 6.1

Directed study hours

LFS100 has an average of four contact hours per week which consists of: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week 1 x 2 hour tutorial class per fortnight (odd weeks of teaching semester, commencing week 1) 1 x 2 hour laboratory class per fortnight (even weeks of teaching semester, commencing week 2)

6.2

Teaching semester/session(s) offered

Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year

6.3

Course activities

Teaching Week / Module 1

2

What key concepts/content will I learn?

Tutorial 1: Course introduction, scientific drawing and scale bars Topic 1 Lecture: Course introduction, What do cells look like? Cell structure and function of Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic cells Lab 1: Introduction to light microscopy Topic 1 Lecture (cont.): What do cells look like? Cell structure and function of Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic cells

What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities Lecture, Tutorial

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Lecture, Lab class

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

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Tutorial 2: Preparing results from experimental data; graphing exercises; concept revision: cell structure and function Topic 2 Lecture: How cells are contained: cell membrane structure and function Lab 2: Osmosis in cells Topic 3 Lecture: How cells make energy: Introduction to cell metabolism. Tutorial 3: Scientific writing and assessment preparation – paraphrasing, referencing, and plagiarism; concept revision: exercises on cell membrane function and cell metabolism. Topic 4 Lecture: How cells reproduce: Eukaryotes: the cell cycle, mitosis, cytokinesis, meiosis; Bacteria and binary fission Lab 3: enzymes and cell metabolism Topic 5 Lecture: How cells are arranged in animals: animal cells and tissues Tutorial 4: How to use a rubric; concept revision: cell division; modelling exercises on mitosis and meiosis Topic 6 Lecture: How cells are arranged into plants- cells, tissues and organs Lab 4: Animal Cells and Tissues Topic 7 Lecture: Genetics I: Why do you look like your parents? How characteristics are inherited through genes Tutorial 5: Review of Draft SafeAssign report; Concept revision: animal and plant tissues

Lecture, Tutorial

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Lecture, Lab class

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Lecture, Tutorial

Lecture, Lab class

Lecture, Tutorial

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Lecture, Lab class

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Lecture, Tutorial

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

Topic 8 Lecture: Genetics II: Why do you look like your parents? (cont.) 10

Lab 5: Plant Cells and Tissues Topic 9 Lecture: From gene to protein: the molecular basis of inheritance

Lecture, Lab class

11

Tutorial 6: Concept revision: genetics & DNA exercises. Topic 10 Lecture: How cells communicate: cell signalling, plant & animal hormones, and neural communication

Lecture, Tutorial

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Lab 6: Chromosomes & Genes Week 12: Cell Biology Research Conference

Lecture, Lab class

Readings and Revision questions made available via Blackboard

13

Tutorial 7: Practical Exam Lecture, Tutorial Lecture: Semester Review Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.

7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1

Prescribed text(s)

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Reece, J.B., Meyers, N., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A., Minorsky, P.V., Jackson, R.B. & Cooke, B.N. OR Reece, J.B., Meyers, N., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A., Minorsky, P.V., Jackson, R.B. & Cooke, B.N.*

Year 2015

Title Campbell Biology (10th Ed, Australian and New Zealand Version)

Publisher Pearson: Melbourne

2015

LFS100: Campbell Biology (10th Ed, Australian and New Zealand Version)*

Pearson: Melbourne

* This is a custom publication which includes only the chapters used in LFS100. If you are intending on studying SCI102 and/or ANM103 you should obtain the full textbook – the 1st option listed above.

7.2

Required and recommended readings

Johnson, S. & Scott, S. 2014. Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press: United Kingdom. A list of additional required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course.

7.3

Specific requirements

You must wear a lab coat, enclosed shoes, and safety glasses during laboratory classes. You must either purchase and bring to lab classes a copy of the Cell Biology Workbook: Tutorial and Laboratory manual, or alternatively print out the manual from Blackboard. The workbook will be available for purchase from Mail and Print Services (MaPS).

7.4

Risk management

Risks in this course are associated with that of a PC1 laboratory. Risk assessments have been performed for each experiment. There is a moderate level of health and safety risk. You must wear a lab coat, enclosed shoes, and safety glasses during laboratory classes. Materials safety data sheets (MSDS) are available at relevant laboratory class.

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8.

How can I obtain help with my studies?

In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: student [email protected]

9.

Links to relevant University policies and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:  Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs  Review of Assessment and Final Grades  Supplementary Assessment  Administration of Central Examinations  Deferred Examinations  Student Academic Misconduct  Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching

10. Faculty specific information In person:  Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C  USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1)  USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie  USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: [email protected]