Australia - Class Summaries
Invertebrate Biology
BIOL 316
Macquarie University March-July 98
Invertebrate biology covered most invertebrate phyla, some in more detail than others. In addition to characteristics, morphology, and physiology of invertebrates, we discussed their evolution and various schools of thought for classification. Our first assignment dealt with the latter directly, where we had to discuss the phylogenetic position of a chosen phyla. All semester we cared for small worms, observed their behavior, and wrote a final lab report. Other assessments included a lab notebook and two tests.
CONTENTS:
Unit Outline
Assignment 1: Phylogeny of Tardigrades
Mid-term Test
Assignment 2: Annelid Project
Class Notebook
Lecture Notes
Copies of various articles and old exams
Laboratory Manual
Lab Notebooks
Text
Aboriginal Studies
ABST 100
Macquarie University March-July ’98
The objective of the introductory Aboriginal Studies course was to “give us an overview of the essential elements of Australia’s Indigenous history and the contemporary issues which affect indigenous lives today.” The lecturer found it extremely important that indigenous Australians speak to the class. Aboriginal history and culture were noted as beginning vital to Australia’s heritage. European invasion, Aboriginal stewardship of the Earth, the present struggle for land and self identity, and the reconciliation progress were all in depth topics.
Assessment was based on two essays, a personation, a media file (including an essay), and participation.
CONTENTS:
Unit Outline
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Media File
Class Notebook
Handouts and Overheads
Readings Manual
Drugs Across Culture
ANTH 106
Macquarie University March-July ’98
Drugs Across Cultures demonstrated the relationship among pharmacological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors in drug use, creation, and distribution. We focused on major drug trades such as the Golden Triangle of heroine, the silver triangle for cocaine, marijuana, and LSD. We dissected the roles and behaviors of every one involved in the trade. Also, the physiochemical aspect of drug use was discussed. A special forum was organized to answer students’ questions. Assessment was based on a mid-term test, an essay, and a final exam.
Class Syllabus
Readings Manual
Class Notebook
Overheads
“Action of Drugs” booklet
Geographical Information Systems
GEOS 264
Macquarie University March- July ’98
Geographical Information Systems was an introductory course aimed at giving students practical experience in both Raster and Vector GIS. It gave students a base in the manipulation of spatial data to derive spatial information. We integrated the fields of cartography, surveying, spatial analysis, geostatistics, and remote sensing. We were given the opportunity to explore projects in our field of study such as environmental applications. Assessment was based on two projects (one raster; one vector), weekly quizzes, and a final exam.
Syllabus and Copies of Overheads
Project 1
Project 2
Copy of Final Exam
Class Notebook
Practical Manual