Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the Associate Degree in Science and Technology
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Syllabus: | Introduction to a variety of plant and animal groups in Western Australia and will look at the relationships between them and their environmental significance. Introduction to field techniques and methods of sampling ecosystems. A field trip early in thesemester is a vital component. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified the classifying system for living organisms. Explained the major groups into which all organisms are placed, the binomial nomenclature and the species concept. An understanding of ecology and ecological principles including food chains, food webs and biogeochemical cycles. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Cambell, N. (1993), Biology (third edition). London, Benjamin Cummings Publishing. Taylor, M.R. (1993), Student study guide for Cambell's Biology (third edition). London, Benjamin Cummings Publishing. Evans, B.K. et al. (1994), Biology one (second edition). New York, Hienemann Educational. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Lab work 25%, Research paper 25%, Test 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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