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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 12 units, leading on to 47 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS1021
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BMS1021
12 units list BMS1021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BIO2010Data science for biologistsNo reviews yet
- BIO2011Ecology and biodiversityNo reviews yet
- BIO2181Evolution of plant diversityNo reviews yet
- BME2032Biomedical industry based learningNo reviews yet
- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
- CHM2942Biological chemistryNo reviews yet
- DEV2011Early human development from cells to tissuesNo reviews yet
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 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Knowledge & skills portfolio – PART 1 Skills component (Pass/Fail)Competency hurdle-
- Knowledge & skills portfolio – PART 2 Knowledge component (A variety of question types)70%
- Team oral poster presentation (Approx. 3 mins/team member-10 mins total incl. questions-600 words)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the properties and function of cells and explain how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism;
- 2
Describe the effects of cellular mechanisms and environmental impacts on human development, and identify how they are applied in health and biotechnology;
- 3
Describe the ways in which organisms regulate their internal systems and environment;
- 4
Explain the principles behind the development of an immune response and the role of microorganisms in health and disease;
- 5
Implement basic laboratory techniques and associated research informed reports
- 6
Effectively collaborate with peers in the communication of scientific information .
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions6 hours
- Laboratories27 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of directed learning (lectures, laboratories or applied sessions, pre- and post-laboratory or applied session activities) 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 Chantal Hoppe
- Dr Kim Catania
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
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, BME2032, BMS3031 and BMS3052. Those lead on to 47 units in all.
When is BMS1021 offered?
In 2023, BMS1021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does BMS1021 have an exam?
No. BMS1021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.