Subject description
Physiological and biochemical characterisation of organisms in relation to size, metabolic intensity, and response to environmental variables. Physiological responses of plants and animals to variations in light intensity, spectral quality, temperature, gas composition and pressure. Evolution of aerobic metabolism, aerobic capacity and endothermy. Physiological processes associated with phenotypic plasticity and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
BIOL332 - Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:Weekly 2 hr Lectures, 9 x 2 hr practicals and 5 x 1 hr tutorials
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the physiological and biochemical responses of animals and plants to environmental variation
2.
Identify how marine, aquatic & terrestrial environments select for biochemical and physiological adaptations in animals and plants
3.
Explain aspects of the evolution of biochemical and physiological processes in organisms
4.
Describe the influence of size and phylogeny in animal energetics;
5.
Design experiments to answer specific physiological questions;
6.
Analyse physiological data in an appropriate manner and present these effectively in graphical and written formats;
7.
Utilise computers for data logging and analysis
8.
Demonstrate accuracy, precision, honesty and respect for organisms under study;
9.
Demonstrate safe practices and welfare of others in the lab (OH&S awareness);
10.
Evaluate information sources;
Assessment details
Mid Session Quiz
Research Report
Participation
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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