School Of Science And HealthBiodiversity (UWSC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700032.1
Discipline: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic Chemistry and Biology
Equivalent Units
J1761 - General Biology, 14436 - Foundation Biology 2, BI102A - Biological Sciences 1.2 (V1), 300222 - Biology 2, BI108A - Biological Sciences 1.2, 700095 - Biodiversity (UWSC)
Incompatible Units
B1904 - Biology for Psychologists, B1905 - Genetics and Bioscience for Psychologists, BI005A - Biology 1.1D, BI106A - Biological Sciences 1.2, BI107A - Biological Sciences 1.1, 300361 - Introduction to Human Biology, 400130 - Human Medical Sciences 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at UWS College.
About this Unit
This unit demonstrates the diversity of living organisms and viruses, with particular emphasis on those that affect human health. Students will discover how these organisms are classified, and how they have evolved.
Besides exploring the breadth of biodiversity, the unit also examines the links between organisms. Evolutionary advances made by different taxonomic groups to develop mechanisms for reproduction and growth, respiration, maintaining water balance, excretion, digestion, and coordination will be compared.
Ultimately human health depends on a sustainable environment and the study of ecosystems will link the biodiversity components of the unit.