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Undergraduate MAQ-BIOX1210-2021
Human Biology
Previously MAQ-BIOX108-2020
Develop your knowledge of human biology, and gain understanding of current scientific and social issues including DNA technology, genetic engineering and cloning. Designed for students who are new to biology, but applicable for all biology students.
$1,000 $1,250
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 22 Feb 2021
This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.
QS RANKING 2021
12
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
12
Subject details
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of key biological terms
- Explain physiological processes in the human body starting at the genetic level and working through the biochemistry, cell and tissue functions to a physical outcome
- Outline the complex interactions between organ systems that result in homeostasis
- Apply biological concepts to a range of contemporary issues
- Find scientific articles and critically evaluate the design and conclusions of biological experiments
- Summarise key findings related to complex biological topics
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
Others
NCCW (pre-2020 units): BIOX108, BIOL108 NCCW (2020 and onwards): BIOL1210 Human Biology
Special requirements
- OtherDetails -
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA subjects offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in subjects through OUA will be withdrawn.
This unit is for anyone interested in humans, and how humans interact with the rest of the living world. The subjects covered include basic anatomy, genetics, physiology, disease, reproduction, and human evolution. BIOX1210 will give you the ability to think critically about the major problems of our times, which are often biological in nature. To understand issues such as genetic engineering, global climate change, bioterrorism, cloning, assisted reproductive technologies, antibiotic resistance or the emergence of new human diseases requires a familiarity with modern biological knowledge. In particular, it is increasingly important for anyone involved in human health or medicine to understand ecological and evolutionary processes. We aim to equip you with this knowledge, and at the same time give you an appreciation for the mystery and diversity of life on this planet. The unit content is dealt with in such a way that students without prior studies in biology will not be at a disadvantage, however biology students are also encouraged to take this unit. All queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia.
- Reference List (16%)
- Writing Task (4%)
- Final exam (40%)
- Online Quizzes (40%)
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Undergraduate MAQ-BSC-DEG-2021
Bachelor of Science
- Core Zone: Major in Biology