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Micro-credential Summary:

Biology is the study of life on Earth and all living organisms on the planet. Taxonomy is the formalised scientific system of defining and naming different groups of organisms. This online micro-credential will introduce you to both the language and theory of modern biology relevant to taxonomy, evolution and diversity. 

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. Identify how organisms are grouped according to similarities
  2. Recognise binomial nomenclature and the basic hierarchical levels of taxonomy in biology
  3. Identify the features of chordates
  4. Differentiate between types of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms
  5. Recognise features of primates
  6. Identify the meaning of key terms relevant to taxonomy.

Assessment: Online Quiz

Fee: $160

Duration: 10 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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