BIOL2111 Australian Vertebrates
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Biology Teaching and Learning |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011 |
| 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. |
| 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. Appreciate the diversity of ANU's research on Australian vertebrate animals |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload | 60 contact hours and approx. 20 non-contact hours |
| Requisite Statement |
At least one first year biology course. |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | A/Prof Scott Keogh |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
