School Of Natural SciencesBiology 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300222.1
Discipline: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic Chemistry and Biology.
Equivalent Units
14436 - Foundation Biology 2, 300539 - Biodiversity, BI102A - Biological Sciences 1.2 (V1), J1761 - General Biology
Incompatible Units
300361 - Introduction to Human Biology, 400130 - Human Medical Sciences 1, B1904 - Biology for Psychologists, B1905 - Genetics and Bioscience for Psychologists, BI005A - Biology 1.1D, BI106A - Biological Sciences, BI107A - Biological Sciences 1.1 (X)
About this Unit
Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300539 - Biodiversity. This unit examines the diversity of living organisms, how these organisms are classified, and how evolutionary processes resulted in such diversity. The unit also addresses the role of cells, tissues and organs in the structure and function of living whole organisms, how these organisms acquire and assimilate the resources necessary for growth, and how they excrete waste, maintain function and coordinate growth and reproduction. The role of ecosystems in maintaining life is also studied. Students conduct basic investigations using techniques such as microscopy, sectioning, staining and dissection.
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