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:
Venue TC
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
Lecture:
Venue TC
LUNCH
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Practicals
Practicals
Practicals
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