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.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlexei Rowles
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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 Class
Week:
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.
WorkShop
Week:
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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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 Class
Week:
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.
WorkShop
Week:
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 |