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307573 (v.1) Biology of Organisms 102



 

Area:

Department of Environmental Biology

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly
The central theme of this unit relates to 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 organization 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.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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

 
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