Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Biological Sciences School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3L,2T, 8F

Incompatible

BIOL1020, BIOL1030, BIOL2015

Recommended companion

Assessment methods

Assignments; progressive & final examination

Course enquiries

Semester 1: Dr Steven Salisbury; Semester 2: Dr Bryan Fry

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Work Integrated Learning

Field Experience

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN SEMESTER 1 2021. BIOL2001 introduces you to the flora and fauna of the Australian continent. Through lectures and fieldtrips (Brisbane Forest Park, Fraser Island World Heritage Area, Lamington National Park and Australia Zoo), you will examine a range of Australian animals and vegetation types, and learn about Australian climate, soil, and geomorphology, along with those historical factors that have helped shape tthe distinctive terrestrial environment of Australia. The course will also give you a broad understanding of ecological principles and processes that are specific to Australia, and will allow you to critically assess the impacts of human activities on our fragile terrestrial ecosystems. There are additional costs for the field trip.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile