ANIMAL, PLANT AND MICROBIAL LIFE
BIO1APM
2021
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 during some laboratory classes.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPam Hurst
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Learning resources
Campbell Biology: Australian and New Zealand edition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLisa A. Urry, Noel Meyers, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Year2017
Edition/Volume11th Edition
PublisherPEARSON
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Shackleton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2 hr end of semester exam (2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific report x2 (approximately 1200 word equivalent). Feedback on first report received prior to submission of second report | Report | Individual | No | 24 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In-class test x1 (approximately 250 word equivalent). Feedback given on practice questions before the in-class test conducted. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online quizzes associated with f2f and online learning activities (250 words equiv) Best 4 of 6 | Quizzes | Individual | No | 8 | SILO3 |
In-class participation/preparation (250 words equiv) Best 8 of 12 | Other | Individual | No | 8 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPam Hurst
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2 hr end of semester exam (2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific report x2 (approximately 1200 word equivalent). Feedback on first report received prior to submission of second report | Report | Individual | No | 24 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In-class test x1 (approximately 250 word equivalent). Feedback given on practice questions before the in-class test conducted. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online quizzes associated with f2f and online learning activities (250 words equiv) Best 4 of 6 | Quizzes | Individual | No | 8 | SILO3 |
In-class participation/preparation (250 words equiv) Best 8 of 12 | Other | Individual | No | 8 | SILO2, SILO3 |