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ZL3203:03

The Australian Vertebrate Fauna

Townsville

HECS Band 2

26 hours lectures, 24 hours practicals, 40 hours field work. Semester 1.

Staff:

Dr L Schwarzkopf.

The biogeography, evolution and contemporary diversity of terrestrial vertebrates and marine reptiles and mammals in Australia.

Topics include geological and climate history of Australia; biogeographic regions of Australia, origins and evolution of the vertebrate fauna; behaviour, breeding and life histories of vertebrates in relation to the Australian environment.

Learning Objectives:

achieve familiarity with diversity of Australian vertebrates;

acquire skill in techniques required for survey and wildlife research in Australia;

proficiency in handling and species identification of vertebrates;

skill in report writing for fauna survey.

Assessment by examination (50%); report on practicals/field trip (25%); essay (25%).