This subject is recommended for students enrolling in any first-year Biology course, who have a limited background in biology.
The subject has been designed to provide students with an introduction to basic concepts in Biology that are covered in the HSC courses.
Topics include cells and molecules, classification, cell division (mitosis and meiosis) and DNA structure and translation. Major groups in the evolution of animals and plants are also covered.
Practical components of this subject are held in a laboratory environment.
