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Blueprints for life
BIO1011
Synopsis
This unit will explore the fundamental processes and patterns common to all life on Earth. It will examine how living organisms grow, develop diverse and complex structures, harness and utilise energy and transmit their life blueprints to the next generation. In this unit, you will progress through fundamental themes in cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics and microbiology. You will examine contemporary issues in biological sciences and the societal impact that biology has by learning from world-class researchers and industry experts.
You will undertake self-directed learning through the online environment. These online activities, readings and instructional videos will be complemented by face-to-face workshops where they will collaborate with peers and teaching staff to deepen your understanding of the biological concepts introduced each week. You will gain hands-on experience and develop experimental and analytical skills in the laboratory environment. BIO1011 is ideally paired with BIO1022 and/or BIO1042.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty
- School of Biological Sciences
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
No prereqs in the handbook graph.
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Offerings (2)
- First semesterClayton · BLENDED / Malaysia · BLENDED
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