BIOL6008 Entomology
| Offered By | School of Botany and Zoology |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Entomology is the study of insects. This course examines insect biology with reference to other terrestrial invertebrates and covers major aspects of:
Research scientists from the CSIRO Division of Entomology provide further detail on some significant groups of insects and introduce current research topics in insect biology, biodiversity and conservation. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Identify a variety of insects and curate an insect collection, and explain the impact of physical and ecological processes on insects2. Compare and associate structural and functional aspects of the insect body, in different life stages, across the insect orders 3. Design and evaluate research methodology in the context of entomology ; analyse and interpret data; assemble, evaluate and report information 4. Create new ideas about some aspect of entomology (taxon-based, function/structure/systems-based, or conservation/management-based) of their choosing |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
Three 1 hour lectures each week and 3 hours of laboratory work in each of weeks 1-8. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement. First year Biology, first year Genetics and first year Statistics are recommended. First year Chemistry is desirable. |
| Academic Contact | Dr John Trueman |
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