BIOL6111 Australian Vertebrates
| Offered By | School of Botany and Zoology |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Australia is famous for its unique and diverse animals, and this course will provide an overview of diversity and highlight recent research. In addition to the overview lecturers, a series of guest lecturers will speak about their areas of expertise, including their own research. Groups covered will normally include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Topics will include ecology, behaviour, morphology, physiology, conservation and evolutionary history. The course takes advantage of staff and guest expertise, and so specific animal groups and topics will vary from year to year. 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. Describe the morphological and taxonomic diversity of Australian vertebrate animals2. Explain the evolutionary history and origins of Australian vertebrate animals 3. Write a detailed research report on an Australian vertebrate animal system 4. Understand and describe of how research projects are set up and conducted 5. Appreciate the diversity of ANU's research on Australian vertebrate animals |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| 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. |
| Requisite Statement | Requires an undergraduate background in biology. |
| Academic Contact | A/Prof Scott Keogh |
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