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BIO2103 Biology 2

Semester 2, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Agriculture and Environmental Science
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

Biology 2 builds on the fundamental concepts of cell structure and function introduced in Biology 1 and provides a theoretical and practical foundation in the biological sciences for both science and non-science students. This course provides a detailed examination of basic animal and plant anatomy, reproduction, physiology and ecology which is essential for further study in biology.

The evolution of animals and the tissue and organ systems of animals are introduced. This is followed by a study of the evolution and classification of plants and the morphology, anatomy, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants. This course contains a highly recommended residential school for external students and highly recommended on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students (non-attendance will mean the student misses both an element for assessment preparation and an element of assessment).

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. differentiate between the main groups of vertebrates and invertebrates and classify organisms into these groups;
  2. describe basic animal structure in terms of tissues and organ systems;
  3. outline the ways in which animals acquire nutrients and describe the structure and function of organs associated with this process;
  4. describe the basic anatomical characteristics and functional features of each of the reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems;
  5. demonstrate an understanding of some of the complex nervous and hormonal control mechanisms involved in controlling the reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems;
  6. conduct simple physiological experiments and interpret the results of these experiments;
  7. outline the evolution of plants and identify the basic characteristics of some major plant groups;
  8. demonstrate familiarity with the basic anatomy, morphology, reproduction and physiology of flowering plants.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Animals I: Overview - invertebrates and the origin of animal diversity, the vertebrate genealogy, an introduction to the animal structure and function, animal nutrition. 17.64
2. Animals II: Nervous systems; Chemical signals in animals; Animal reproduction. 17.64
3. Animals III: Circulation in animals; Gas exchange in animals; Controlling the internal environment. 17.64
4. Plants l: The diversity of plants, plant evolution, lower plants, gymnosperms, angiosperms, angiosperm morphology, angiosperm anatomy, angiosperm physiology. 11.80
5. Plants II: Reproduction and Secondary Growth; Angiosperms; Pollination; Seed formation and dispersal; Plant asexual reproduction; Plant secondary growth. 17.64
6. Plants III: Plant Physiology; Transpiration; Water and nutrient absorption; Transport of sugars; Plant hormones; Plant responses to external stimuli; Plant signalling. 17.64

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Pechenik, JA 2016, A Short Guide to Writing about Biology, 9th edn, Longman, New York.
Urry, LA, Meyers, N, Cain, ML, Wasserman, SA, Minorsky and Reece, JB 2021, Campbell Biology, 12th edn, Pearson, California.
(Australian Version.)
Biology 2 Practical Notes and Exercises (to be downloaded from the 精东传媒appDesk).
Laboratory Coat and safety glasses.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Report 1 No 15 4,5,6
Assignments Written Quiz No 30 1,2,3,4,5
Assignments Written Report 2 No 25 6,7,8
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 30 7,8
Date printed 9 February 2024