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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 12 units, leading on to 48 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Teamwork and communication of scientific information project
    20%
  • Practical class assessments
    30%
  • Final assessment (2 hours and 10m ins)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

Unit Coordinators
Dr Kim Catania
Dr Chantal Hoppe
Chief Examiners
Dr Danielle Rhodes

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 12 units, including BIO2010, BIO2011, BIO2181, BMS3031, BMS3052 and CHM2942. Those lead on to 48 units in all.

When is BMS1021 offered?

In 2022, BMS1021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does BMS1021 have an exam?

No. BMS1021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

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