BIOL111-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

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.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00 A1 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 A1 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 12:00 A1 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 15:00 - 18:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May
02 Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May
03 Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May
04 Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May
05 Friday 12:00 - 15:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May
06 Friday 15:00 - 18:00 West 436
2 Mar - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Final Exam 36%
Laboratories 30%
Weekly lecture quizzes 16%
Test 18%

Course links

Library portal

Additional Course Outline Information

Assessment and grading system

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* 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 .

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