James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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ZL1001:03

The Diversity of Animal Life

Townsville

Prerequisites: Senior Chemistry and Maths B
Inadmissable Subject Combination: ZL1003

37 lectures, 6 tutorials, 39 hours practicals. First semester.

Introduction to the diversity of animal life, investigating invertebrate and vertebrate animals by comparing their form, function and behaviour. Examination of the animals that use specific local habitats such as rainforest, tropical savanna, freshwater streams and marine environments.

Assessment by final examination (50%); practical assessment (50%).


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