Bridging Biology Course
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Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is dedicated to the contribution of education and research of the highest quality within a comprehensive range of scientific fields.
Conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia is core to the Faculty of Science, as they play a leading role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.
The Biology Bridging Course places emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing skill sets to prepare you for first-year biology units. The course does not offer formal accreditation or prerequisite qualifications for University of Sydney enrolment.
Content
You will explore core biology concepts in four modules, one module per week:
- Diversity & Evolution
- Cell Biology
- Energy
- Genetics & Inheritance
Intended audience
The course is suitable for assumed knowledge of biology which will support students moving into the first year of their tertiary studies. It is designed for science students enrolling in first-year biology and have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) or found Biology difficult at school. Anyone may take this bridging course regardless of which tertiary institution they are enrolling in.
Delivery style
The course will be delivered through a mixture of online lectures, online Zoom tutorials and self-directed learning from provided digital resources through an online Learning Management System (Canvas). Interactive components include:
- Zoom tutorials (recommended live but recordings will be provided)
- discussion boards for Q&A
- quizzes to be submitted online for each module.
There will be a final assessment to test your knowledge and a certificate of participation for those who complete the course. The certificate of participation does not hold any accreditation or qualifications for University of Sydney degrees or enrolment.
Contact us
Dr Hong Dao Nguyen
Email: hongdao.nguyen@sydney.edu.au