Living Systems 2 builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Living Systems 1, which synthesises the fields of traditional biology and chemistry to explore the interrelationship of the two fields. Living Systems 2 extends concepts from the preceding subject into selected aspects of more advanced fields including genetics, metabolism, … For more content click the Read more button below.
Living Systems 2 builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Living Systems 1, which synthesises the fields of traditional biology and chemistry to explore the interrelationship of the two fields. Living Systems 2 extends concepts from the preceding subject into selected aspects of more advanced fields including genetics, metabolism, ecology and organic chemistry.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
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Subject instances
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - General, Organic and Biological chemistry
Title:General, Organic and Biological chemistry
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Smith, J
Year:2018
Edition/volume:4th EDN
Publisher:THE MCGRAW
Recommended - Book - Campbell Biology
Title:Campbell Biology
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Urry LA, Myers N, Cain ML, Wasserman SA, Minorsky PV, Reece JB
Year:2017
Edition/volume:11TH EDN
Publisher:PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS
Prescribed - Book - Biology: An Australian Focus
Title:Biology: An Australian Focus
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Knox, B, Ladiges, P, EvanKnox, B, Ladiges, P, Evans, B & Saint, R
Year:2014
Edition/volume:5TH EDN
Publisher:MCGRAW-HILL, NSW
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Explain the structures of biologically relevant chemicals, their composition and forms.
2.
Apply the concept of equilibrium and rates of reaction to chemical reactions and key ecological concepts and their integration with biogeochemical cycles.
3.
Compare the major metabolic pathways utilised by biological systems for the provision of energy.
4.
Identify the major structural features of plants and animals, and explain the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SBATE
