UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 45 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours
  • Bachelor of Engineering (honours) (including double degree programs)

Overview

This unit introduces the student to the fundamental units of life (the cells) and explores how cells come together to form primary tissues which subsequently combine to form the organ systems and ultimately the living organism.

Cellular structure and metabolism is studied including the chemical constituents of living cells and the biological reactions that take place in them. Basic developmental biology concepts associated with the patterning of the body plan and embryological origins of cells and tissues are introduced.

The unit also introduces students to the microbial world and explores the structure and function of the immune system and how the body develops an immune response.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Team video assessment
    15%
  • Practical class reports
    25%
  • Mid-semester summative test (1 hour)
    10%
  • Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Describe the properties and function of cells and explain how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism;

  2. 2

    Describe the effects of cellular mechanisms and environmental impacts on human development, and identify how they are applied in health and biotechnology;

  3. 3

    Describe the ways in which organisms regulate their internal systems and environment;

  4. 4

    Explain the principles behind the development of an immune response and the role of microorganisms in health and disease;

  5. 5

    Implement basic laboratory techniques and associated research informed reports

  6. 6

    Effectively collaborate with peers in the communication of scientific information .

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures36 hours
  • Laboratories24 hours
  • Applied sessions11 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

6 hours of directed learning (lectures, workshops, pre- and post-class activities, practicals and tutorials) per week. As well as up to 6 hours of student-directed study per week.

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Julia Choate
Unit Coordinators
Dr Chantal Hoppe
Dr Kim Catania

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BMS1021?

BMS1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after BMS1021?

BMS1021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including BIO2010, BIO2011, BIO2181, BMS3031, BMS3052 and CHM2942. Those lead on to 45 units in all.

When is BMS1021 offered?

In 2021, BMS1021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does BMS1021 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Biomedical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available