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Unit of study_

BIOL2921: Zoology (Advanced)

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.

Code BIOL2921
Academic unit Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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Annual average mark of at least 70 in previous year
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.