ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY

BIO1EEB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The evolution of life on earth is a product of the interaction between organisms and the environment. BIO1EEB will explore the amazing diversity of life from a global and Australian perspective. How population genetics allows evolutionary changes of adaptation over both short and long periods of time will be discussed. BIO1EEB will explore the ecological forces that determine the distribution of life forms, the flow of energy through ecosystems and the dynamics of natural populations as well as the impacts of humans on ecosystems . This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential, which entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems; now and in the future.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Adela Harvey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Campbell Biology: Australian and New Zealand edition

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Reece, Urry & Meyers

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Pearson Education Australia

ISBN: N/A

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Other description: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Distinguish, describe and /or explain the evolution of organisms by natural selection and other processes

02. Distinguish, describe and/or explain the principles of population genetics and their relationship to natural selection

03. Classify the main kingdoms and phyla of eukaryotes using diagnostic characteristics, phylogenetic criteria and/or taxonomic keys

04. Distinguish, describe and/or explain the processes that have led to the current distribution of organisms in populations, communities and biomes, with a focus on Australian plants and animals

05. Distinguish, describe and/or explain ecosystem processes including species interactions and energy flow, and the economic, social and environmental impacts of humans on ecosystems.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adela Harvey

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
Lectures held in Bundoora and video-conferenced to Albury/Wodonga

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will be expected to complete online activities (equivalent to 2 hours) prior to attending the fortnightly workshop.

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 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 fortnightly workshop.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x 2 hr end of semester exam	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay task (equiv to 1000 words): annotated bibliography (4%), Essay (15%)Students work in pairs to peer review the annotated bibliography of two other students. A mark is awarded for the quality of the feedback given to others.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	19	SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (12 post-practical/ workshop quizzes - 3% each) (equiv to 1200 words total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	36	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended