BZ1008 - Functional Ecology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

How do plants and animals survive in the world? This subject provides an introduction to form and function of living organisms, examining the challenges of the environment and how they are overcome by plants and animals.

Learning Outcomes

• to acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
• develop the vital basic knowledge required for understanding scientific principles of plant and animal survival in their environment and their application in more advanced and specialised studies;
• acquire hands-on practical skills in botany and zoology physiology.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Assumed Knowledge:

Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and English to Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalent. Students without chemistry and mathematics must complete CH1020 and MA1020 in first year.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Taylor Feild
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 12 hours practicals - 6 x 2 hour practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.