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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Diversity of Life provides an overview of major groups of organisms, with a strong emphasis on eukaryotes. The unit adopts an evolutionary (phylogenetic) approach, and explores how the relationships among major clades of eukaryotes are revealed in their body structures, genetics and biochemistry. Australian organisms will also be emphasised. Note that practical activities in this unit may include the use of animals, animal products and tissues.
Students must have passed 3 units from SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials, SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life , SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit has a strong focus on laboratory work. Following recorded or live lectures, laboratories have a distinct focus on evolution of animals and plants and the relationships between different groups. Coursework and additional support materials and activities are available online.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work ^ | Individual and group practical work and related theory, assessed as quizzes and written submissions. | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 10% |
| Assignment | Fact sheet | 20% |
| Exercise | End of semester written assessment | 20% |
| Test | End of semester test | 20% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Diversity of Life provides an overview of major groups of organisms, with a strong emphasis on eukaryotes. The unit adopts an evolutionary (phylogenetic) approach, and explores how the relationships among major clades of eukaryotes are revealed in their body structures, genetics and biochemistry. Australian organisms will also be emphasised. Note that practical activities in this unit may include the use of animals, animal products and tissues.
Students must have passed SCI1183 (Origins and Evolution of Life) and SCI1187 (Form and Function in Biology), AND 1 unit from SCI1125 (Professional Science Essentials) or EDU1009 (Communication Skills for Teaching and Learning).
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour lab | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour lab |
| Semester 2 | 12 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit has a strong focus on laboratory work. Following recorded or live lectures, laboratories have a distinct focus on evolution of animals and plants and the relationships between different groups. Coursework and additional support materials and activities are available online.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work ^ | Individual and group practical work and related theory, assessed as quizzes and written submissions. | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 10% |
| Assignment | Fact sheet | 20% |
| Exercise | End of semester written assessment | 20% |
| Test | End of semester test | 20% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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