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Micro-credential Summary: 

Biology is the study of life on Earth and all living organisms on the planet. This online micro-credential will introduce you to both the language and theory of modern biology covering a range of topics including genetics, DNA structure and function, the cell cycle, cell division, mitosis, meiosis, heredity, cell differentiation and tissues.

Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit BIOL40108, Introductory Biology, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

  1. PDC113639 Biology – Understanding Cells
  2. PDC113641 Biology – Genetics and DNA
  3. PDC113643 Biology – Organ Systems
  4. PDC113648 Biology - Taxonomy
  5. PDC113651 Biology – Ecology and Sustainability
  6. PDC113652 Assessment Module - Biology Essentials.

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Recognise the structure and function of nucleic acids, the processes of DNA replication and the synthesis of proteins in eukaryotic cells
  2. Define the cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis
  3. Identify heredity patterns using Punnett squares
  4. Identify the three germ layers and what they differentiate into
  5. Identify the main tissue types in the human body and plants.

Assessment: Online Quiz

Fee: $324

Duration: 20 hours

Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Study Mode: Online

Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations: 

Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit BIOL40108, Introductory Biology, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

    1. PDC113639 Biology – Understanding Cells
    2. PDC113641 Biology – Genetics and DNA
    3. PDC113643 Biology – Organ Systems
    4. PDC113648 Biology - Taxonomy
    5. PDC113651 Biology – Ecology and Sustainability
    6. PDC113652 Assessment Module - Biology Essentials.

This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au


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