Overview
This unit examines the diversity of animals and organises them in a systematic way using their evolutionary history. We examine a range of representatives from different animal phyla, starting with the structurally simple and progressing to mammals, in the context of emerging and changing patterns in their body plans. These … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Carla Sgro
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Nicholas Deal
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Describe the origin of animals and how they differ from other living organisms;
2.
Explain the relationship between animal diversity and evolutionary derived changes in animal body plans;
3.
Identify major animal phyla;
4.
Demonstrate skills in library and field research, data and information gathering, collation and organisation suitable for the preparation of a scientific report;
5.
Demonstrate basic laboratory techniques associated with examining and handling zoological specimens.
Assessment summary
End of semester examination (3 hours and 10 minutes): 35%
Mini quizzes: 10%
In semester project work: 55%
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Dissecting kit - $29.95
Availability in areas of study
Ecology and conservation biology
Zoology
Zoology