ZL1001 - The Diversity of Animal Life

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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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.

Learning Outcomes

• to learn practical techniques for studying animals;
• to understand how animals cope with various environmental conditions;
• to understand the diversity and organisation of the animal kingdom.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	Senior Chemistry and Maths B
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ZL1003 and AG1004

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Professor Lin Schwarzkopf
Lecturers:	Roger Soames, jc160280, Dr Janine Sheaves, Professor Geoffrey Dobson, molhc, Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, tvpms.
Contact hours:	37 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Professor Jamie Seymour.
Contact hours:	37 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

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