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Life on Earth
BIO1022
Synopsis
This unit views the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth through the prism of evolutionary theory and in the context of human and environmental health. You will examine how animals and plants, through the agents of gene mutation and natural selection, are able to adapt to new and changing environments. Diverse physiological, reproductive and behavioural solutions to life's challenges will be used to illustrate how evolutionary forces and constraints shape us and the world around us. We will then examine how interactions within and between species and with the non-living environment generate the immense ecological variety seen on Earth. Contemporary issues and the societal impact of biology will be explored by learning from world-class researchers and industry experts.
You will undertake self-directed learning through the online environment. These online activities, readings and instructional videos will be complemented by face-to-face workshops where you will collaborate with peers and teaching staff to deepen their understanding of the biological concepts introduced each week. You will gain hands-on experience and develop experimental and analytical skills in the laboratory environment. This unit is ideally paired with BIO1011 and/or BIO1042.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty
- School of Biological Sciences
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
No prereqs in the handbook graph.
What it unlocks (16)
- Data science for biologistsBIO2010
- Evolution of plant diversityBIO2181
- Animal structure and functionBIO2242
- Introduction to ecological applicationsBIO2810
- Biochemistry and metabolism of biomoleculesBTH2741
- Crop scienceBTH2820
- Biological chemistryCHM2942
- Early human development from cells to tissuesDEV2011
- Foundations of geneticsGEN2041
- Genomics and population geneticsGEN2052
- Exploring human disease and pathology diagnosticsHUP2032
- Basic immunology: The body's defence systemIMM2011
- General pathologyMBS2820
- Microbiology foundations and global applicationsMIC2011
- Drugs and societyPHA2022
- Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systemsPHY2011
Offerings (3)
- Second semesterClayton · BLENDED / Malaysia · BLENDED
- October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysia · BLENDED
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