Subject description

Students will investigate the form and function of living things with a comparative approach that recognises evolutionary origins and how this affects the way they overcome challenges to their day-to-day existence. Body plans of plants and animals. How plants and animals obtain the energy and nutrients they need for growth. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

DSCI125 - Functional Biology of Animals and Plants

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour Lectures, 3 hour Practicals

Assessment details

Online exercises
Mid session theory quiz
mini-report
Final practical exam
Final theory exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

Reece, J.B, et al. (2015) Campbell Biology: Australian Version. 10th Edition. Pearson, Australia. AND Jones, A., Reed, R. and Weyers, J. (2012). Practical Skills in Biology. 5th edition. (Longman Scientific and Technical, Essex, UK.)

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