Genes, Cells & Evolution (BIOL1020)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Biological Sciences School, Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2L,3P, 1 Pass Tutorial
Incompatible
BIOL1011, CHEE1001
Assessment methods
Practical reports, quizzes, mid-semester examination, presentation, final examination
Course enquiries
Sem 1: Dr Cynthia Riginos; Sem 2: Dr Karyn Johnson
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Students undertaking this course will examine the fundamental building blocks of life: cells and genes. We will explore the connections between physical processes at the molecular level and whole organism phenotype and identify how cellular, genetic and evolutionary processes affect everyday life.