School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceBiodiversityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300539.1
Discipline: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic Chemistry and Biology.
Equivalent Units
14436 - Foundation Biology, 300222 - Biology 2, BI102A - Biological Sciences 1.2 (VI), BI108A - Biological Sciences 1.2(X), J1761 - General Biology, 700095 - Biodiversity (UWSC)
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
In 2012 this unit is replaced by 300802 - Biodiversity. Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300222 - Biology 2. This unit demonstrates the diversity of living organisms and viruses, with particular emphasis on those that affect human health. Students will discover how these organisms are classified, and how they have evolved. Besides exploring the breadth of biodiversity, the unit also examines the links between organisms. Evolutionary advances made by different taxonomic groups to develop mechanisms for reproduction and growth, respiration, maintaining water balance, excretion, digestion, and coordination will be compared. Ultimately human health depends on a sustainable environment and the study of ecosystems will link the biodiversity components of the unit.