BIOL6201 Big Questions in Biology
| Offered By | Biology Teaching and Learning Centre |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course will introduce important ideas and issues in biology and examine how biology intersects with other disciplines, both scientific and non-scientific such as philosophy and history. Major concepts such as evolution and the importance of biodiversity, and the impact of new biological approaches, such as genetic modification, will be discussed and debated. The importance of understanding how biology is carried out and how it is applied and communicated to other scientists and society, will be examined. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe the origin of biological principles and processes and their contribution to modern technologies. 2. Explain the basis and application of important concepts underpinning biology. 3. Explain and debate the role of biology in our society, how it is practised and applied to global problems such as biodiversity, climate change, medicine, and the use of GM foods and crops. 4. Acquire, assess and communicate new information relating to new discoveries in biology or that involve biological principles and processs. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
Up to 65 contact hours per semester including two to three lectures per week, about six sessions of two-hour long debates and group work. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Requisite Statement |
Bachelor degree with first year biology |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Academic Contact | Barbara.vanLeeuwen@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
