GSE2001

Engineering activity and biological systems

(ENG)

L Soste (Engineering) and staff from the School of Applied Science

4 points + 26 hours of lectures, 13 hours of supported self-learning, 13 hours of seminars and discussion groups + First semester + Gippsland/distance

Synopsis: Introduction to microbiology, human and animal physiology, plant physiology, and ecology. Industrial environments and their effects on human health. Aquatic ecosystems including local, regional and global atmospheric circulation.. Terrestrial ecosystems: linear development (roads, pipelines, powerlines), local and broad-scale land-use change. Population types, reproductive requirements and population interdependencies. Land-use change and terrestrial ecosystem response. Monitoring and control systems.

Assessment: Preparation and presentation of three seminar papers throughout the semester: 45% + Contribution to class discussions: 5% + Examination (open book, 3 hours): 50%