ZL5203 - The Australian Vertebrate Fauna
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | School of Marine & Tropical Biology |
Available to students enrolled for the degrees of MSc (including a two semester customised DipResMeth), MAppSc, BAppSc or Graduate Diplomas.
This subject covers the evolution and ecology of terrestrial vertebrates in Australia, including historical biogeography of the fauna; current patterns of diversity; reviews of the reptile, amphibian, bird and mammal radiations. Emphasis is placed on adaptations to the Australian environment. Students will attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes in Zl3203 and will also undertake a project or a major literature review.
Learning Outcomes
- 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.
| Prerequisites: | Consult HoS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | ZL3203 and ZL3400 and ZL5400 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%). |
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An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.