TOPICS IN ZOOLOGY A
ZOO3TZA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will further their scientific understanding of selected areas of the evolution, behaviour, physiology and ecology of animals with an emphasis on Australian fauna. This is a lecture only subject. The following three topics will be offered in 2015: Behavioural Biology Methods, Behavioural Ecology and Moving into Metabolism.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Richard Peters
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ZOO2FE or ZOO2AP or ZOO2AFE or ZOO2APH or WEM2FFA or WEM2PEE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ZOO3EPA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. On completion of this subject, students will be able to define, describe and explain the diversity observed in animal behaviour within the framework of ecological and evolutionary theory.
- Activities:
- Students will participate in class discussions during lectures. Regular quizzes will test knowledge and understanding and provide students with formative feedback. Final exam (multiple choice, short answer and essay questions)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Define, describe and explain the major evolutionary and ecological traits of insects.
- Activities:
- Students will participate in class discussions during lectures. Regular quizzes will test knowledge and understanding and provide students with formative feedback. Final exam (multiple choice, short answer and essay questions)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Define, describe and explain metabolism, physiology of movement and thermogenic regulation in vertebrates.
- Activities:
- Students will participate in class discussions during lectures and workshops. Regular quizzes will test knowledge and understanding and provide students with formative feedback. Final exam (multiple choice, short answer and essay questions)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Lawler
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Up to 1-hour per week may be run as a workshop."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations (3 x 1 hour) | 55 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Quizzes (9 x 30 mins) | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Peters
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Up to 1-hour per week may be run as a workshop."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations (3 x 1 hour) | 55 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Quizzes (9 x 30 mins) | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |