Physiology is the study of how plants and animals operate at all levels from the cell to organs and organ systems, and how all of these work together to maintain normal function. Plant and animal systems have evolved by very different pathways, but there are striking parallels as well as differences in how hormones and other biomolecules interact in day-to-day life, and how they govern metabolic processes, growth and performance. This course explores physiological processes from a comparative perspective, examining how physiological innovation has underpinned the evolution of complexity in both in plants and animals.
This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Compare and contrast the physiological processes that occur in plants and animals, governing day to day function;
- Predict and interpret the physiological responses of plants and animals to environmental stresses including temperature extremes and starvation;
- Use observation and laboratory experimentation to generate and test physiological hypotheses;
- Conduct physiological research and effectively communicate the findings;
- Apply experimental design skills to understanding population responses and interpreting quantitative data;
- Work within a research team and provide effective peer support and feedback.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- 1 short essay (20%, LO 1, 2, 4)
- 4 lab reports (24%, LO 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Mid-semester exam (24%, LO 1, 2)
- Final exam (32%, LO 1, 2)
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Workload
Three lectures per week, 6 practicals over the semester plus independent study.Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Biology Teaching and Learning Centre to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Campbell, Reece and Meyers Biology 11th Edition Australian Version, or earlier version. This is the first year text and it will be augmented with key readings provided via Wattle.Assumed Knowledge
To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed BIOL1003, BIOL1004 and CHEM1101 or equivalent coursesFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4050 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8692 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | View |