ANIMAL, PLANT AND MICROBIAL LIFE
BIO1APM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
All organisms share some common challenges if they are to survive and reproduce. In this subject we will explore how structures that have evolved within animals, plants and microorganisms, function to address ten key challenges of living: 1.capturing and distributing energy and nutrients around the body of the organism, 2.utilising those nutrients for growth and movement, 3.regulating the internal environment of the organism, 4.disposing of waste products, 5.monitoring changes in the world around the organism, 6.communicating information about those changes within the organism, 7. defending oneself from parasites and pathogens, 8.reproducing sexually or asexually, why bother with sex? 9.producing healthy offspring, 10. dispersing offspring/propagules into new location. This subject involves working with live arthropods.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pam Hurst
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish, describe and /or compare the structure and function of different organisms in relation to acquisition and transport of energy and nutrients, internal regulation, monitoring and responding to the surrounding environment and, reproduction and dispersal
- Activities:
- lectures, interactive workshops, practical exercises, online activities, exam
02. Apply the scientific method to biological questions through online activities, practical investigations and a written report
- Activities:
- lectures, interactive workshops, practical exercises, online activities, exam and written scientific report
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Shackleton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to complete online activities (equivalent to 2 hours) prior to attending the workshop."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 3 hr end of semester exam (3000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Scientific report (approx 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Online and in-class participation (250 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pam Hurst
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to complete online activities (equivalent to 2 hours) prior to attending the workshop."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 3 hr end of semester exam (3000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| Scientific report (approx 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Online and in-class participation (250 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 |