General Information
Initially students will learn about the structure and function of the cell. Students will be learning about the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Students will also explore and learn about the role of cellular organelles, compartmentation and membrane function in cellular function. In addition, students will be introduced to the role of major macromolecules within cells, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids). This subject will introduce students to the role of cell communication, cell division, the extracellular matrix and the arrangement of cells in organ systems and cellular differentiation. It is expected this unit will provide the necessary foundational knowledge for further subjects in the area of cellular and molecular biology and physiology.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: BCDP02-051 Subject title: Cell Biology Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2018 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
- Science Lab: x6 (Total hours: 12) - Science Lab
- Optional Revision: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Revision
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 60) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Attendance at all classes is required (lectures, lab classes and tutorials). Sessions build on the work in the previous sessions and so it is difficult to recover if you miss a session. Attendance of lab classes and tutorials is compulsory, and will be monitored. Failure to attend could impact on the final mark for the subject. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Bruce Alberts,Dennis Bray,Karen Hopkin,Alexander Johnson,Julian Lewis (2013). Essential Cell Biology. n/a, Garland Pub 864
- Jeff Hardin,Gregory Bertoni,Lewis J. Kleinsmith,Wayne M. Becker (2012). Becker's World of the Cell. n/a, Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company 793
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | BCDP02-051 |
| Subject title: | Cell Biology |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2018 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Attendance at all classes is required (lectures, lab classes and tutorials). Sessions build on the work in the previous sessions and so it is difficult to recover if you miss a session. Attendance of lab classes and tutorials is compulsory, and will be monitored. Failure to attend could impact on the final mark for the subject. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Describe the structure and explain the function of cell organelles and membrane function of both prokaryote and eukaryote cells
- Describe the different types of cellular communication and explain their importance in terms of cellular metabolism
- Provide a comprehensive overview of the role of cellular metabolism and cellular organelles involved
- Explain the different roles and functions of cellular organelles and macromolecules
- Explain and describe cellular communication and the cellular development process
- Develop a high level of communication skills, both written and orally
- Be able to search current scientific literature and present information concisely and accurately to peers
- Develop laboratory and analytical skills in the area of cell biology and competently be able to work in a group, and share information in tutorials
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Open) End of Semester Exam 50% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5,6 Laboratory Report Lab Report 1 10% Week 7 6,7,8 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Mid-Semester Test 15% Week 8 1,4,5 Laboratory Report Lab Report 2 10% Week 11 6,7,8 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Lab Skills Test 5% Week 13 8 *Class Participation Tutorial Participation 10% Weekly 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Paper-based Examination (Open) | End of Semester Exam | 50% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Laboratory Report | Lab Report 1 | 10% | Week 7 | 6,7,8 |
| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Mid-Semester Test | 15% | Week 8 | 1,4,5 |
| Laboratory Report | Lab Report 2 | 10% | Week 11 | 6,7,8 |
| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Lab Skills Test | 5% | Week 13 | 8 |
| *Class Participation | Tutorial Participation | 10% | Weekly | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
A detailed curriculum has not been published for this subject.