91150 Biology and Ecology

6cp

This subject is specifically designed for students majoring in Environmental Engineering, though students from non-science disciplines are also encouraged to enrol. Areas of study include structure and function of cells; cell division and the role of genetic material in cell function; concept of species; diversity of living organisms, their classification, distinguishing characteristics of plants, animals and micro-organisms, and their economic, medical and ecological importance; physiology of higher plants and mammals and the effects of environmental pollution and disturbance; principles of population and community ecology, and structure and function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; and effects of human impacts on natural ecosystems and their management.

Typical availability

Autumn semester

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,190.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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