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BIOL2921: Zoology (Advanced)
2024 unit information
The content of BIOL2921 will be based on BIOL2021 but qualified students will participate in alternative components at a more advanced level. The content and nature of these components may vary from year to year.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
| Code | BIOL2921 |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Annual average mark of at least 70 in previous year |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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BIOL2021 or BIOL2011 or BIOL2911 or BIOL2012 or BIOL2912 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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BIOL1XXX or MBLG1XXX |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. appreciate evidence for evolution and phylogenetic relationships
- LO2. recall the names of the major phyla and their major subdivisions
- LO3. comment on the important evolutionary, ecological, and morphological features of each phylum
- LO4. understand the major physiological and behavioural concepts and how these relate to animal diversity and function
- LO5. use field guides and dichotomous keys in the identification of animals
- LO6. apply practical skills, such as dissection, in the study of animals
- LO7. apply information and computing skills to access appropriate databases and other resources to gather and assess information about animal biology
- LO8. develop written and oral communication skills to disseminate knowledge relating to animal biology
- LO9. participate in more advanced units of study involving animal biology.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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