• Offered by Biology Teaching and Learning Centre
  • ANU College ANU Joint Colleges of Science
  • Course subject Biology
  • Areas of interest Medical Science
  • Academic career UGRD
  • Course convener
    • Dr Juliey Beckman
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Offered in Second Semester 2014
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The course will comprise an introduction to aspects of human biology with an emphasis on the interaction of organ systems such as brain, heart and lungs, digestive and endocrine with some of the major concerns of our lives including reproduction, diet, exercise and disease. The program assumes no previous qualifications in biology. Topics discussed may include: sex and reproduction, infection and immunity, exercise and use of energy, brain function and the biology of weight regulation.

This course is an excellent one for students interested in medical sciences and intending to pursue later courses in physiology, neuroscience and immunology.

 

Students who intend to continue studies in biochemistry and molecular biology in second and third year should do CHEM1101 and CHEM 1201, as they are prerequisites for many later year courses offered by the Research School of Biology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Discuss human reproductive physiology, nutritional needs and body weight
2. Discuss the energy, regulatory and structural requirements of movement
3. Discuss the processes of infection and immunity
4. Identify, evaluate and integrate information about human biology
5. Appreciate an ethical perspective in understanding advances in human biology

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be based on:

  • Reports and assignments (50%; LO 1-5)
  • Written exam (50%; LO 1-3)

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

Three lectures per week, and up to 30 hours of laboratory and tutorial sessions.

Assumed Knowledge

Students who intend to continue studies in biochemistry and molecular biology in second and third year should do CHEM1101 and CHEM1201, as they are prerequisites for many later year courses offered by the Research School of Biology.

Majors

Minors

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.  

If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

Student Contribution Band:
2
Unit value:
6 units

If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.  Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

Units EFTSL
6.00 0.12500
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee Description
1994-2003 $1650
2014 $2946
2013 $2946
2012 $2946
2011 $2946
2010 $2916
2009 $2916
2008 $2916
2007 $2520
2006 $2520
2005 $2298
2004 $1926
International fee paying students
Year Fee
1994-2003 $3390
2014 $3762
2013 $3756
2012 $3756
2011 $3756
2010 $3750
2009 $3618
2008 $3618
2007 $3618
2006 $3618
2005 $3450
2004 $3450
Note: Please note that fee information is for current year only.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

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The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

Second Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
7280 21 Jul 2014 01 Aug 2014 31 Aug 2014 30 Oct 2014 In Person N/A

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