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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.
The course aims to provide you with a framework for understanding life at the cellular and molecular levels.
BIOL101
Lab streams V, W and X will only run if numbers warrant.
Drusilla Mason
Ashley Garrill and Dr Ellen Podivinsky (ESR)
Jan McKenzie
Library portal
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.
Domestic fee $654.00
International fee $2,895.00
* 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 .