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Biology Teaching and Learning Centre · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Welcome to the fields of botany and zoology. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the biodiversity of plants, animals and fungi. Students are given a solid grounding in the vast diversity of multicellular organisms and their evolutionary lineages. BIOL1009 is an essential prerequisite for students wishing to pursue plant and/or animal sciences. It is also an excellent, engaging, "free standing" course for those studying in other areas of science, or in non-science degrees. The lecture component focuses on the fundamentals of plant and animal structure, the evolution of complexity and systematics. It also addresses current research issues such as responses of plant species and populations to climate change. Each practical class is designed to provide our students with an opportunity for hands-on learning about key features of structure and function in a range of animal and plant taxa.
Mid-semester theory test - hurdle requirement to achieve at least 40% on the combined grade of this test and the final exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Final exam - hurdle requirement to achieve at least 40% on the combined grade of this exam plus the mid-semester test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Practical assessments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Written assignments
Learning outcomes 1, 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face components which will consist of approximately 35 x 1 hour lectures per semester (35 hours total) and approximately 20 hours of tutorials/workshops/labs throughout the semester. - Approximately 75 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions during teaching contact hours.
Please note that there is no prescribed text for this course, but it is advised that students access relevant reading material in a first year level text book as they progress through the course. For those who are doing more than one first year course in Biology you will find Campbell’s Biology, Reece et al., latest Edition (Australian Version) useful.