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BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
Life Science Laboratory
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General Information

Overview

Understanding the evolution, anatomy and identification of plants and animals is critical in tackling the scientific study or management of organisms, ecosystems and animal or plant production. In Life Science Laboratory, you will study evolution and phylogeny, and the anatomy of the most common vertebrate and invertebrate animals, plants, algae and fungi, to support the development of your practical skills, which include specimen collection, preparation and curation; microscopic and macroscopic identification; and animal and plant dissection. This unit includes field work where you will use the knowledge and skills developed to study organisms in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. On conclusion of this unit, you will understand the important role that biology plays in research and innovation in the fields of science, environmental science and agriculture.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Anti-requisite BIOL11099 Living Systems

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2025

Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

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Class and Assessment Overview

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This information will be available on Monday 13 January 2025
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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2024

Feedback

Exceptional engaging subject and residential school.

Recommendation

Continue to develop residential school assessments/activities that are engaging and relevant to students.

Feedback from SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2024

Feedback

Lecture videos should have subtitles.

Recommendation

Ensure students are familiar with the captions and transcripts functionality in Echo.

Feedback from SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2024

Feedback

The size of the residential school attendance was to high, this impacted the ability to see demonstrations.

Recommendation

Residential schools require a higher staff-to-student ratio than is currently provided. Laboratories require more/better placement of audio-visual equipment.

Feedback from SUTE UNIT COMMENTS REPORT - T1, 2024

Feedback

The lecturers and technical staff are supportive and offered extra assistance when required.

Recommendation

Staff to continue providing extra support when required.

Feedback from Personal reflection

Feedback

Students are seeking more detailed feedback on assessments, understanding that this contributes significantly to future learning.

Recommendation

Increased marking capacity is needed if students are to receive useful feedback on written assessments.

Feedback from Personal reflection

Feedback

Increase the clarity of expectations regarding residential school assessments.

Recommendation

Develop more detailed rubrics for residential school assessments.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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This information will be available on Monday 13 January 2025
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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This information will be available on Monday 17 February 2025
Academic Integrity Statement

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