SLE237 - Biogeography
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB237 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 3: Nick Porch |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE102, SLE103, SLE111, SLE115, SLE132, SLE136 or SLE151. For A300 students: AIG103. One of SLE102, SLE103, SLE111, SLE115, SLE132, SLE136 or SLE151. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Intensive: This unit is taught intensively over a two week period (typically weeks 1-2). 6 x 1 hour classes, 15 hours of online classes, 6 x 2 hour practicals, and a half day field trip.
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Content
Biogeography is the study of the spatial and temporal distribution of plants and animals. In this unit, students will learn to integrate observations, and concepts they have learned about biology, geography, and the environment, to identify and explain the patterns and processes responsible for the distribution of organisms across marine and terrestrial environments. The classes and practicals will include activity based learning, and there will be particular emphasis on understanding the origins of the Australian biota.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Determine patterns and processes of biotic distribution in space and time and detect the possible mechanisms responsible for large-scale (regional to global) biogeographical patterns. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Collect and analyse data to explain the uniqueness of the contemporary Australian biota. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Relate biotic distribution patterns to tectonic history and environmental conditions of an area. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Develop maps and graphs to interpret and display biogeographical data. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Apply biogeographical theory to real world scenarios. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| In-class quizzes | Four in-class short quizzes | 20% (4 x 5%) | Progressively in class during the 2 week intensive |
| Workbook | Workbook including written responses and mapping | 20% | Week 3 |
| Class test | Multiple choice and written response class test | 30% | Week 3 |
| Essay | 1,500 word essay | 30% | Week 6 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE237 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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