Dr J. R. McLean (Convener—Department of Zoology)
48 lectures; 48 hours practical work; weekly demonstrations; half-day and whole-day excursions may be arranged; 1st and 2nd terms; 6 points.
Prerequisites: a knowledge of Chemistry and Physics to H.S.C. standard is assumed. A knowledge of H.S.C. Biology would be an advantage.
SYLLABUS The course will be divided equally between:
(i) Vertebrate Zoology: a brief diagnosis of vertebrates and their classes;
a description of anatomy, structure and function of selected organ systems in a non-mammalian type (an amphibian); the fossil history of vertebrates; an introduction to chick and amphibian embryology. Practical work: thorough dissection and histological examination of an amphibian;
superficial dissection of two other vertebrates; some aspect of behaviour or physiology of a live mammal; embryology.
(ii) Invertebrate Zoology: lectures and practical work will consider the following groups: Protozoa, Porifera and Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes and Nematodes, Annelida; Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata and Protochordates. For each Phylum there will be an account of functional anatomy and life cycles for one or more types, followed by a review of the group emphasizing features of biological and economic importance.
LABORATORY WORK Students must provide themselves with dissecting instruments, laboratory drawing books (No. 7), a number of microscope slides, cover-slips and a hand lens (x10). Microscopes are provided in the laboratory in the Redmond Barry Building.
BOOKS
Preliminary reading:
For those without H.S.C. Biology Sections 1 2 6 7 9 10 and 11 in Biological Science—The Web of Life 2nd ed, Aust Acad of Sci Henson E D Animal Diversity 3rd ed, Prentice-Hall 1972
Swanson C P The Cell 3rd ed, Prentice-Hall 1969 Prescribed textbooks:
Weichert C K Anatomy of the Chordates 4th ed, McGraw-Hill 1970 Buchsbaum R Animals Without Backbones 2nd ed, Chicago UP 1948 EXAMINATION 3-hour theory examination in the August examination period, and practical examinations in the May and August examination periods.
104 PLANT BIOLOGY
Dr Murray (Convener—Botany School)
48 lectures, 54 hours practical work, weekly demonstrations, two whole- day excursions, 1st and 2nd terms; 6 points.
Prerequisites: a knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to H.S.C.
standard is an advantage.
SYLLABUS A study of plant cells. Growth, morphology, reproduction and physiology of flowering plants Including selected Australian families.
An evolutionary study of plant diversity. Plant geography. Plants and Man.
LABORATORY WORK Students must provide themselves with a packet of single-edge razor blades, dissecting instruments and laboratory drawing books (No. 7), a number of microscope slides, cover-slips and a hand lens (x10). Microscopes are provided in the laboratory in the Redmond Barry Building.
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BOOKS
Preliminary reading:
For those without H.S.C. Biology Sections 1 2 6 7 9 10 and 11 in Biological Science—The Web of Life 2nd ed, Aust Acad of Sci Bold H C The Plant Kingdom 3rd ed, Prentice-Hall 1970
McElroy W D and Swanston C P Modern Cell Biology 2nd ed, Prentice- Hall 1976
Prescribed textbook:
Weir T E Stocking C R and Barbour M G Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Wiley 1970
EXAMINATION 3-hour theory examination in the August examination period, and 1-hour practical examinations in the May and August examination periods.
105 BIOLOGY: GENETICS AND ECOLOGY Dr Porter (Convener—Department of Genetics)
24 lectures; 24 hours practical work; weekly demonstrations; 1-day ex- cursion may be held; 3rd term; 3 points.
Prerequisites: a knowledge of Chemistry and Physics to H.S.C. standard is assumed. A knowledge of H.S.C. Biology would be an advantage.
SYLLABUS This course groups together genetics, evolution, populations and ecology, and covers the following: mitosis; meiosis; Mendelian ratios; linkage; genetics maps; phenotype/genotype interactions; chromo- some structure and function; chromosome modification. The effect of evolution; gene changes and selection; genetic load; the evolution of Man. The community concept; species interactions, food chains, food webs, competition, succession. The population concept; population growth and dynamics, limiting factors. The structure and function of ecosystems;
the cycling of nutrients and transfer of energy. The biosphere. Agricul- tural and urban ecosystems. Limits to growth of human populations.
The effects of man on ecosystems, environmental quality and pollution.
PRACTICAL WORK to involve genetic experiments on insects, plants, fungi and man.
LABORATORY WORK Students must provide themselves with a razor or single-edged razor blades, dissecting instruments and laboratory drawing books (No. 7), a number of microscope slides, cover-slips and a hand lens (x10). Microscopes are provided in the laboratory in the Redmond Barry Building.
BOOKS
Preliminary reading:
For those without H.S.C. Biology Sections 3 4 5 6 10 and 11 In Bio- logical Science-7he Web of Life 2nd ed, Aust Acad of Sc1 Prescribed textbook:
Merrell D J An Introduction to Genetics, Norton 1975.
EXAMINATION 2-hours' examination in November.
106 BIOLOGY: HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Dr Chambers (Anatomy) and Dr D. S. Satchel' (Zoology)
75 lectures; 99 hours practical work; throughout the year; 9 points.
SYLLABUS
Cell physiology and cytology: An Introductory treatment of the funda- mental properties of cells: irritability, selective permeability, respiration, ingestion, synthesis and degradation of metabolically useful substances, excretion, mobility. A broad study of cell structure as determined by various techniques as applied to living and dead cells and tissues.
A brief functional account of cytological structures involved In synthesis of proteins and high energy compounds, storage and transfer of genetic information, the removal of metabolic wastes, cell ageing and death.
Human Anatomy: A short, Introductory course of lectures on the tissues of the human body. During the 2nd and 3rd terms a course of lectures will be given on the anatomy of the arm, leg and back and also on the human skeleton.
Evolution: A brief account of evolution including general, fundamental concepts as well as particular aspects of human origins. This material will be presented as lecture—demonstration, films as well as the use of self-teaching carrels In the Biology Laboratory.
LABORATORY WORK Three-hour practical laboratory and demonstration periods will be taken in conjunction with various sectionч of the course.
Students will be notified at the beginning of the year when these periods will be held. Students should consult the notice boards In the Redmond Barry Building for further information.
Demonstrations and practical work on the human skeleton, limbs and the back, will be given during the second and third terms. These will take the form of prosection and dissection with special emphasis on functional anatomy. Students should supply themselves with a set of approved dissecting instruments, drawing books, slides and cover-slips; tissues, drawing pencils, colour pencils, and a half set of human bones.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
• Cunningham D J Manual of Practical Anatomy 13th ed, OUP
• Clark W E Le Gros The Tissues of the Human Body 6th ed
• Guthe K F The Physiology of Cells, Concepts in Biology Series, Mac- mi I Ian
•Bloom W and Fawcett D W A Textbook of Histology 9th ed, Saunders 1962
EXAMINATION One 3-hour written paper; oral examination (human anatomy only).