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Biology of Cells and Organisms (BIOL10004) // Further information
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Access to the Smart/ebook/Connect site will be provided for all students for R B Knox, P Y Ladiges, B K Evans and R Saint, Biology, An Australian Focus 5th Ed, McGraw-Hill, 2014
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Many second year subjects require the completion of this subject and BIOL10005 Genetics & the Evolution of Life.
This subject involves the use of animals that form an essential part of the learning objectives for this subject. Please note: There are some non-dissection alternatives for those who have strong philosophical objections and these and other alternatives can be discussed with the subject co-ordinator.
Required equipment - laboratory coat. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical) Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Major Production Animal Health Major Sustainable Production Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biomedical with Business) Breadth Track Ecology, Evolution and Humanity Breadth Track Genetics and Society Breadth Track Ecology Breadth Track Biotechnology Breadth Track Microbiology and immunology Breadth Track Cell and Developmental Biology Breadth Track General Genetics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 9 April 2025