BIO2242 Animal structure and function
Faculty of Science
BIO2242 Animal structure and function is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BIO2242
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BIO2242
3 units list BIO2242 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: BIO2231 or permission required
Overview
We examine how the form and function of animals enables them to meet their need to survive and reproduce. To do this, animals acquire, process and use energy to cope with challenges in the internal and external environments through a wide variety of physiological, morphological, reproductive and behavioural adaptations. In order to understand unifying principles, we examine the amazing variety of different solutions to common problems that animals encounter. Concepts and theories in lectures are expanded and developed in interactive practical classes where animal, digital sensor and model examples are used.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Poster project - Coping with different environments15%
- Fish guts report15%
- Mini quizzes10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) - Theory35%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) - Practical25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the relationships between functional anatomy, physiology and behaviour of animals that allow them to survive and reproduce;
- 2
Explain the function of major biological systems in animals and their adaptations to different environments;
- 3
Contrast the varying life history strategies of animals;
- 4
Identify morphological features of animals and relate these features to their function;
- 5
Demonstrate skills in research, data and information gathering, collation and organisation suitable for the preparation of a scientific report.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Two 1-hour lectures
- One 3-hour practical (or equivalent
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory coat
Closed toe footwear
Integrated Principles of Zoology, 18th Edition. Cleveland P. Hickman, Susan L. Keen, David J Eisenhour, Allan Larson, Helen I'Anson. Publisher: McGraw-Hill.
Zoology Dissection Kit. Available from the University Bookshop.
Bring your own device
Where it fits
BIO2242 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Alistair Evans
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Alistair Evans
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BIO2242?
BIO2242 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BIO2242?
BIO2242 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including BIO3020, BIO3052 and BIO3132.
When is BIO2242 offered?
In 2021, BIO2242 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BIO2242 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BIO2242?
BIO2242 is part of Zoology.