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 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BIO2242
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BIO2242
2 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Poster project - Coping with different environmentsProject20%
- Fish guts reportReport20%
- Mini quizzes10%
- Examination (1 hour and 40 minutes) - TheoryExam25%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) - PracticalExam25%
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
Zoology Dissection Kit. Available from the University Bookshop.
Integrated Principles of Zoology, 18th Edition. Cleveland P. Hickman, Susan L. Keen, David J Eisenhour, Allan Larson, Helen I'Anson. Publisher: McGraw-Hill.
Bring your own device
Laboratory coat
Closed toe footwear
Where it fits
BIO2242 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Alistair Evans
- Unit Coordinators
- 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 2 units, including BIO3020 and BIO3052. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is BIO2242 offered?
In 2023, BIO2242 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BIO2242 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BIO2242?
BIO2242 is part of Zoology.