Life on Earth A

Course aim

To develop student knowledge and understanding of the origins of life on earth, particularly invertebrate animals and plant life, and for students to synthesise meaning in the domain of organismal adaptation to diverse habitats.

Course content

Species diversity of invertebrates; interactions between species; comparative anatomy and physiology of invertebrates; invertebrate ecology; development of plant life on earth.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Virtual Classroom	2 hours x 10 weeks
Workshop	8 hours x 5 days
Workshop	8 hours x 1 day
Workshop (Test)	2 hours x 1 day
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical / Practical Examination, Report, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.