bio1ad animal evolution and diversity
ANIMAL EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY
BIO1AD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to the evolution, biology, ecology and behaviour of animals. The adaptive nature of the evolution of animals by natural selection will be explored, as will the ecological relationships between animals, other living organisms and the physical world. Students will learn to name, define and classify the main phyla of animals and will compare the morphology and function of the primary organ systems between animal phyla. During laboratory classes using microscopes and/or dissections students will examine specimens from the following animal groups: sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, annelids, arthropods, molluscs, echinoderms and chordates. Students will also learn about and apply the scientific method to zoological questions through practical investigations.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students from other faculties require approval by a Subject Adviser except students enrolled in LWLSC and LWLSCB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students should obtain from the University Bookshop a copy of the BIO1AD Laboratory Manual, an A4 sketch pad, laboratory coat and dissecting kit before the first laboratory class.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology: An Australian Focus | Prescribed | Ladiges, P Evans, B Saint, R and Knox, B 2010 | 4TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDennis Black
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The practical component includes dissections of dead animals and experiments using live animals"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour end of semester examination (multiple choice and short answer questions) | 60 | |
| Practical work (dissections/drawings, online quizzes) and scientific reports (2 x 600 words) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The practical component includes dissections of dead animals and experiments using live animals"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour end of semester examination (multiple choice and short answer questions) | 60 | |
| Practical work (dissections/drawings, online quizzes) and scientific reports (2 x 600 words) | 40 |