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Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 24 Feb 2020
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.
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Subject details
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- Atoms to cells
- Cells in action
- Body Bits: Metabolism and Human Organ Systems
- Getting it Together: The Human Individual
- Hormones
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:
Special requirements
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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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in subjects through OUA will be withdrawn.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 subject deals with human biology and the interactions of humans with the rest of the living world. Topics include: human genetics, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and evolution. Attention is paid to topics of current interest, such as emerging diseases, DNA technology, genetic engineering, cloning, and the impact of human activities on biodiversity and the biosphere. The subject is designed for students with no background in biology, however students whose area of study is biology are also encouraged to attend.
- 200 word statement (2%)
- reference list (8%)
- 2000 word essay (25%)
- Invigilated exam (50%)
- Weekly Quizzes (15%)
Inquiry into Life Digital Version
Mader, Sylvia M
ISBN 9781259426162
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