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| About the Course |
| Examiner: Dr
John Dearnaley
Room C214;
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Moderator:
Dr
Kerry Withers
Room D312;
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Instructional Designer (External): M. Dorman (DEC)
Credit Points: 1.00 Pre-requisites: Biology 1
Rationale:
Biology 2 builds on the fundamental concepts of
cell structure and function introduced in Biology 1 and provides a theoretical
and practical foundation in biology for both science and non-science students.
This course provides a detailed examination of basic animal and plant biology,
genetics and evolution which is essential for further study in biology.
Synopsis:
The nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular,
respiratory and renal systems of animals are introduced. This is followed
by a study of plant reproductive processes and secondary tissue formation
and an overview of plant physiology. We
next examine the concepts of cell reproduction, Mendelian genetics and
the formation of proteins from genes. Finally, we explore evolution - the
process by which organisms change over time.
Further information can be obtained in the official
Course Specifications for this unit available through USQConnect. The information
provided below is a summary of the Course Specifications; however, the
official Course Specifications should be checked in all instances. Click
on the link below to retrieve the official Course Specifications.
| Course Specifications |
| Module | Topic | Staff Member |
| 1 | Animals II | Dr. K. Withers |
| 2 | Animals III | Dr. K. Withers |
| 3 | Plants II | Dr. J. Dearnaley |
| 4 | Plants III | Dr. J. Dearnaley |
| 5 | Cell Reproduction & Genetics | Assoc. Prof R. Learmonth |
| 6 | Mechanisms of evolution | Dr. Martine Maron |
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| About the Staff |
![]() Hi, I'm responsible for the overall co-ordination of Biology 2. I am also responsible for two modules: Plant Reproduction & Secondary Growth and Plant Physiology. I also teach into Biology 1, Science for Teachers, Plant Diversity, Plant Physiology and Plant Microbe Interactions. My current research interests include the cellular & molecular biology of plant microbe associations. |
![]() Hi, I'm responsible for two modules in Biology 2: Animals 1
and Animals 2. I also teach into Biology 1, Biological
Methods, Science for Teachers, Animal Diversity and Physiology I.
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Hi, I'll be
responsible for the last module of BIO2103, Mechanisms of Evolution. I'm a wildlife ecologist and also teach
Landscape Ecology, where I'll hopefully see some of you in the next few years!
Other courses I teach into include Environmental Studies, Terrestrial Ecology,
Introductory Ecology and Animal Diversity.
My research
interests include conservation biology, behavioural ecology and community
ecology, with a focus on woodland birds.
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Hi, I'm responsible for the module on Cell Reproduction and Genetics. I also teach into second-year courses in Genetics and Biochemistry I, and the third year course Biochemistry II. My current research interests include: cell membranes, yeasts and beer brewing.
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| Information for External Students |
All administrative enquiries should be directed
to your Regional Liaison Officer or Outreach Services on
phone: (07) 4631 2285, outreach@usq.edu.au
or click on the icon below. General information regarding
the Distance
Education Centre can also be obtained by referring to information in the
Distance Education
Student
Guide: http://www.usq.edu.au/dec/studguide, or navigate through the the
DEC icon below.
If you have an academic query you can contact
Outreach Services or your Regional Liaison Officer, and
your message
will be passed onto the appropriate person. Do not attempt to contact the
academic direct
by phone -
you are likely to waste your money being transferred around trying to find
the person who is
probably in the middle of
teaching somewhere on campus. Please make sure that you provide as much
detail as possible about the problem when
leaving your message, e.g. module number, academic
responsible, page number, activity number
etc. This will ensure that you receive a prompt and relevant
answer and that time is not wasted trying
to work out what
it is you need to know.
Alternatively, you may email the academic
concerned directly about content of the module. Any difficulties
or enrolment
problems should be directed to the Course Examiner.
Expectations:
The modular nature of the BIO2103X
provides a mechanism for you, the student, to gauge your progress
through-out the semester. Each module
has been designed to mirror the material delivered to internal
students and each
module should be completed within about two weeks. The internal course
consists of
three hours of lectures
per week. We suggest that you should be devoting
at least 6 hours each week to
this course, comprising the reading
of the Study Book, any directed readings in your Text, and completing
any Activities. In addition, you will
need to devote time to the Review Questions
at the end of each
Chapter/Module and participating in the
online discussion
group; however, this time will vary depending
on your own abilities.
Should you find you are falling drastically
behind this study schedule you should contact Outreach
Services.
Residential Schools:
External students in BIO2103X are
required to attend a Residential School at the Toowoomba campus of
USQ to undertake most of the practical
component of this course.
What to Bring to the Laboratory:
-Laboratory coat and closed-in
shoes (sandals, thongs etc are not acceptable)
-BIO2103 Practical Notes &
Exercises (issued with your external study package at start of semester)
-Exercise book (A4 size),
calculator, pens, pencils (HB or B), ruler, blank A4 pages (about 10 sheets)
-Textbook (Campbell, Reece
& Mitchell, 1999)
-Dissection kit
Note: Under Occupational Health and Safety requirements you will be excluded
from
laboratory
sessions if you are not correctly attired!
Here's the group from
a recent Biology 1 residential school. A fun time was had by all!
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