Use the Tab and Up, Down arrow keys to select menu items.
A foundation course in cellular biology integrating the principles of molecular biology and biochemistry with the structure and function of plant, animal and microbial cells. Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cell growth/death cycles, cancer and genetic disorders will also be considered.
BIOL111 is a foundation course that will introduce you to the basic processes of cellular biology. The cell is considered the basic unit of life because every organism whether animal, plant, or micro-organism consists of cells or is itself a single cell. As such the structure and function of the cell impacts on all other levels of life including organisms, ecosystems and the biosphere. For this reason it is essential for all biologists to understand the fundamentals of cell biology. In this course you will learn the basic concepts of cell function and how these are related to cell structure, which is in turn dependent on molecular structure and biochemical interactions between molecules.
An appreciation of the cellular nature of life as the core theme of biologyKnowledge of basic principles of cell structure and organisationKnowledge of basic principles of cellular biochemistry and molecular biologyAn appreciation of the role of cell biology and biochemistry to human endeavours.Attainment of basic skills in the collection and interpretation of biological data in the laboratory
Labs held in von Haast building Room 137. Lab sessions start the week of Monday 8 March 2010.Afternoon labs start 2:10pm; Night labs start 6:10pm.It is compulsory to wear a lab coat in the laboratory and these can be purchased at the beginning of the year.To obtain lab coats and safety glasses, please prepay at the Library Copy Centre and then exchange your receipt for goods from Room 144 Chemistry Building 9-10am and 2-3pm.Lab streams V, W and X will only run if numbers warrant.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
Library portalCourse Outline
Purchase of a new textbook provides you with a password for Campbell Biology. This web site is designed for users of the textbook and includes self-assessment reviews, interactive learning activities, chapter specific web links and much more.
You will need to purchase a laboratory manual. It is compulsory to wear a lab coat.If a laboratory is missed, arrangements should be made to make up the work at a later date. This could involve:(a) Attending another lab. stream later in the week after informing your laboratory supervisor (this is by far the best course of action).(b) Consulting with the lab. supervisor to obtain data for the missed lab.If a laboratory assessment due date is missed due to illness, injury, personal bereavement or other critical personal circumstances, and the work can be made up by obtaining an extension, a written explanation from an appropriate person (e.g., medical doctor, counsellor, minister, priest) should be given to the lab. supervisor to obtain an extension. If those critical circumstances mean you cannot make up the work, missed the test or final exam, or you consider you have been impaired, you should apply for aegrotat consideration for the piece of assessment.
Domestic fee $650.00
International fee $3,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .