BIOSCI 107 : Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes
Science
2023 Semester One (1233) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to human biology with particular emphasis on the cellular basis of form and function. Cellular components and processes of blood, neural, muscular, developmental, immune and supporting systems will be discussed. The course focuses primarily on processes relevant in humans, however, the fundamental nature of the topics covered is of much wider relevance, and the course is recommended for anyone interested in biology. This course is one of the four core courses taken by first year BHSc or BSc (Biomedical Science) students wanting to apply for clinical programme selection.
Course director: Anthony Phillips; Course coordinators: Suzanne Reid and Monica Kam; Course email: biosci107@auckland.ac.nz
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the structure and function of human cells and tissues. (Capability 1, 2 and 5)
- Define and describe the cellular processes that enable human cells to perform required functions. (Capability 1, 2 and 5)
- Use and apply practical laboratory equipment correctly to collect experimental data. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Critically evaluate experimental data, presenting findings clearly and logically. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Participate in group discussions, communicating effectively and logically. (Capability 3, 4 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratories | 20% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Quizzes | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Test | 30% | Individual Test |
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
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Tuākana
Tuākana Science is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials,
one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/study-with-us/pacific-in-our-faculty.html
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/study-with-us/maori-in-our-faculty.html
The School of Biological Sciences has an active Tuākana programme. For more information and to find contact details for the Biological Sciences Tuākana coordinator, please see https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/study-with-us/maori-and-pacific-at-the-faculty/tuakana-programme.html
Key Topics
Special Requirements
The course assessment includes an evening test (6.30-8.00 pm); the date and time for the test is published in the BIOSCI 107 Canvas course.
Students are required to supply and wear a lab coat and safety glasses while in the teaching lab.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect ~35 hours of lectures, 15 hours of laboratories, with the remaining ~70 hours spent reading and thinking about the content, and working on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at labs to complete practical components of the course.
We strongly recommend lecture attendance, but they will also be available as recordings. Other learning activities including labs will not be available as recordings.The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable. A remote version of the course can be made available to students located overseas because of border restrictions.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Health & Safety
Students will be advised of basic lab safety requirements prior to attanding labs and will need to wear appropriate clothing for each of the lab sessions.
Student Feedback
During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.
At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.
Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.
Staff welcome feedback on the course throughout the semester, including the SET evaluations. Please contact your course coordinator or student representative at any time with your feedback.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.