307573 (v.1) Biology of Organisms 102


Area: Department of Environmental Biology
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
 
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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.
 
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Field of Education: 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster: 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
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Result Type: Grade/Mark

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