James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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ZL2104:03

Animal Form and Function Field Course

Townsville

HECS Band 2

15 hours lectures, 10 hours tutorials, 48 hours field work. July/August block mode located in Townsville.

Staff:

Dr S Robson.

This is a two week intensive subject providing students with an understanding of the relationship between animal form and function. It includes one week of lectures and laboratories, followed by a week of field studies allowing students to develop the necessary theoretical and practical skills. Students will gain experience working with a diversity of animal groups (normally including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects) in a variety of habitats (both terrestrial and marine).

Learning Objectives:

the taxonomic and morphological diversity of the animal kingdom;

adaptation of morphology and function (including behaviour) for particular physical and biological conditions;

a diversity of mechanisms for dealing with common needs;

basic methods in field zoology and project reporting -- collecting and handling of animals; data recording and processing; analysis and reporting.

Assessment by end-of-subject test (60%); field notebook (20%); oral presentation (10%); field participation (10%). All assessment is completed within the two-week period.