SBIO011
Introduction to Biological Studies
Module facilitators
Ms MA Modiba = L-Block second floor office
number 2004A
Mr T Mangena = L-Block ground floor, office
0014c
Prof MM Matla = L-Block basement, office -1005
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Lecture:
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Lecture:
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LUNCH
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Practicals
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Student Guidance for the module
Module outline (please check it constantly)
Prescribed textbook (Campbell Biology 9th edition or 10th edition
Reece, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Jackson Pearson.
Additional notes on blackboard
Staff and consultations (08:00- 13:00)
Senior lab assistants and laboratory assistants (senior students)
Mentors- ensure that you have a mentor (attend the arranged
sessions)
Lab coats – wear lab coat every time when entering the lab
Lab coats bought (Mr Emmanuel Mogotlane H-block 0003) R250
WhatApp him on 0760249179 and in L-block Ground floor in the
secretary’s office) Lab coats R250 Safe goggles R30
Lectures, practicals, quizzes and tutorials (in Module outline) &
please ensure that you belong to one of the practical groups
Collect scripts and verify marks
Do not take quizzes and tutorials for granted!
Repeaters must apply, to be exempted from practicals
(its your responsibility to make follow-ups)- only if you
have 60 and above in previous pract mark
SBIO Mentoring Programme (It is used either as a lecture
or practical slot to catch-up or as a tutorial)
Please! Check Blackboard and e-mails frequently since
its our means of communication
Study hard- don’t pile up your work
Submit Medical certificate immediately- if you missed
tutorial, practical, test & exam
Classes are online or/and face to face, you will be
notified - please log in earlier, atleast 10 min before the
session starts
During exam- DO NOT ARRIVE LATE (30 min after
commencement of exam not allowed)
Allowed to view your script – payment
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK
Campbell Biology
9th edition or 10th edition
Reece, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Jackson
Pearson
If you get the latest version, it’s still okay
Additional supplied notes and links
Module material
Module outline, study guide and notes uploaded on blackboard
Theory mark (formative assessment): contributes 35% towards
the calculation of the year mark and will consist of two theory
tests.
Practical mark (formative assessment): contributes 25% towards
the calculation of the year mark and will include all marks
accumulated for all practical reports, tutorials & quizzes.
Year mark: contributes 60% (including the theory and practical
marks) of the final course mark.
Examination mark (summative assessment): contributes 40% of
the final course mark.
N.B Re-assessment will be granted only under the following
conditions: 14.3.1.4 - if the final mark is between 45% and 49%,
both inclusive, subject to Rule G13.6;
Rule G13.6 Irrespective of the final mark achieved, a student
must obtain at least 40% in all summative assessments.
House rules
Be on time
Respect
Submit your tasks on time
Always collect your scripts, practical reports etc.
Report to us immediately if you missed an assessment but
submit a medical certificate
Queries should be brought on time, do not wait till its
too late (you have 7 days to query your scripts/reports)
N.B After 7 days we will not entertain your query
Always check your emails & Blackboard for
announcements and activities
Be responsible for your studies and shout if you need
help
Ensure that you get a class mate to study with
Student Groups
You will be divided into groups as follows:
Group 1 (Ms Modiba) = Aphane NM – Malema MC
Group 2 (Mr Mangena) = Malepe RM – Mthethwa SL
Group 3 (Prof Matla) = Mthombeni NN – Zulu WN
Introduction to disciplines of Biology
Zoology
Botany
Biochemistry
BIOLOGY
Physiology
Microbiology
Agriculture
Medicine & other related fields
Zoology
The study of animals - their morphology, growth,
distribution, classification and behaviour
Botany
The study of the origin, structure, development,
growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of
plants.
Biochemistry
The study of the composition, chemical structures,
and chemical reactions of living things.
Physiology
The biological science concerned with the life-
supporting properties, functions, and processes of
living organisms or their parts.
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microscopic
organisms, which are defined as any living organism
that is either a single cell (unicellular), a cell cluster,
or has no cells at all (acellular).
This includes eukaryotes such as; fungi, protists,
and prokaryotes.
Agriculture
Agriculture, also called farming or husbandry, is
the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi, and other life
forms for food, fiber, biofuel and other products used
to sustain life.
Medicine and others
Medicine is the art of healing as practiced by
physicians and similar professionals and
encompasses all sciences related to it.
It is the applied science or practice of the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of disease.
It encompasses a variety of health care practices
evolved to maintain and restore health by the
prevention and treatment of illness in human beings.
Quiz 1 (Disciplines in biology)
Instructions: Research about the discipline/s of your
choice and answer these questions on BB.
Which discipline is of interest to you and why?
What are the requirements for that discipline of your
choice? (courses or modules)
Where can you be employed if you followed that discipline
of your choice?
What is required for one to be a possible candidate for the
job within that discipline?
Class reps
Surname & Initials, Student number and contact
numbers
Male
Female
Create a WhatsApp group
The end of today’s lecture