bio1eeb ecology, evolution and biodiversity
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdela Harvey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Learning resources
Campbell Biology: Australian and New Zealand edition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorReece, Urry & Meyers
Year2014
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PublisherPearson Education Australia
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdela 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2 hr end of semester exam | 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 | No | 19 | SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quizzes (12 post-practical/ workshop quizzes - 3% each) (equiv to 1200 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 36 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdela 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 face-to-face.
All lectures video-linked from Bundoora to Albury/Wodonga campus - and both campuses lectures must be timetabled on same day and time
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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2 hr end of semester exam | 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 | No | 19 | SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online quizzes (12 post-practical/ workshop quizzes - 3% each) (equiv to 1200 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 36 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |