307573 (v.1) Biology of Organisms 102


Area:

Department of Environmental Biology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

The basic biology of living organisms. Characteristics, adaptations and life-cycles of bacteria, fungi, algae, liverworts, mosses, ferns and conifers, as well as the structure and function of flowering plants - stems, roots, leaves and flowers are considered in the first part of this unit. The second part focuses on the basic organisation of the animal body - evolutionary relationships between animal groups, reproduction and development, respiration and cardiovascular systems, excretion and water balance, nerve and endocrine systems, animal feeding patterns, locomotion and body support.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area