James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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ZL2008:03

Animal Diversity, Form and Function

Cairns

Prerequisites: ZL1001 or ZL1003

36 lectures, 30 hours practicals, 5 days field work. First semester.

Staff: Dr A Krockenberger.

Review of major animal phyla, focussing on their diversity and general form and function, including aspects of physiology, behaviour and ecology.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the diversity of animals, their form and their functions;
  2. to appreciate the close connection between anatomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology in the animal phyla.

Assessment by one three-hour theory examinations (50%); one two-hour practical examination (20%); on-course assessment (30%).


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