Cells to Organisms (BIOL1040)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Schools
Biological Sciences School, Biomedical Sciences School, Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Contact hour
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
BIOL1015
Restricted
Sem 1 - BHumanMovSt, BPharm, BDentSc, MBBS/BSc or with faculty permission.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, practical reports, practical core competencies, end of semester examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Prasad Chunduri ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course covers the fundamental concepts that allow a complex organism to function, with a key focus on the human body & other higher organisms. Key concepts include basic cellular transport & signalling mechanisms, development, nervous system, sensory & motor mechanisms, circulation & gas exchange, nutrient processing, fluid handling, osmoregulation & excretion, & the endocrine system.
